Hautes-Alpes district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Places to visit near Chorges

Chorges is a town in Hautes-Alpes district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 2,016 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Aiguilles de Chabrières (7 km), Le Piolit (8 km) and Lac de Serre-Ponçon (12 km).

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Chorges, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Chorges, Hautes-Alpes district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chorges at a glance

Location
Hautes-Alpes district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 2,016
Coordinates
44.5488° N, 6.2773° E
Places within 50 km
63 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Chorges

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chorges: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chorges

122 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chorges. The closest is Aiguilles de Chabrières (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Chorges

43 churches within 100 km of Chorges. The closest is Église Saint-Laurent (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chorges

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chorges. The closest is Château de Saint-Léger (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chorges

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chorges. The closest is Lac de Serre-Ponçon (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Chorges

12 caves within 100 km of Chorges. The closest is Grotte Saint-Vincent (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chorges

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chorges. The closest is Parc National des Écrins (Aire D’adhésion) (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Chorges

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chorges
  2. 8 km Le Piolit · viewpoint, Hautes-Alpes
  3. 7 km Grande Autane · viewpoint, Hautes-Alpes
  4. 11 km Aiguilles de Chabrières · viewpoint, Hautes-Alpes
  5. 14 km Pic de Morgon · viewpoint, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  6. 2 km Lac de Serre-Ponçon · lake, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
  7. 12 km Back to Chorges

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From travellers near Chorges

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How to reach Chorges

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chorges by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints37122Aiguilles de Chabrières (7 km)
    Churches1143Église Saint-Laurent (19 km)
    Forts & heritage832Château de Saint-Léger (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs317Lac de Serre-Ponçon (12 km)
    Caves112Grotte Saint-Vincent (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18Parc National des Écrins (Aire D’adhésion) (36 km)
    Museums15Ecomusée du Cheminot Veynois (45 km)
    Other attractions12Source de la Rotonde (36 km)
    Treks01Ancienne Douane - Col Agnel (72 km)

    Chorges: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chorges?

    Aiguilles de Chabrières (viewpoint, about 7 km), Le Piolit (viewpoint, about 8 km), Lac de Serre-Ponçon (lake, about 12 km), Grande Autane (viewpoint, about 14 km), Pic de Morgon (viewpoint, about 14 km), Château de Saint-Léger (heritage site, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chorges?

    63 places on Spotwander: 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 churches, 8 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 cave.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chorges?

    Aiguilles de Chabrières, about 7 km by road; Le Piolit (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chorges?

    Église Saint-Laurent, about 19 km by road; Saint Arnoux Cathedral (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chorges?

    Château de Saint-Léger, about 15 km by road; Fort Saint-Vincent (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chorges?

    Start in Chorges, visit Le Piolit, then Grande Autane, then Aiguilles de Chabrières, then Pic de Morgon, then Lac de Serre-Ponçon, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chorges?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Chorges

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chorges’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chorges on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.