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

Places to visit near Gap

Gap is a town in Hautes-Alpes district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, home to about 42,715 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 6 forts & heritage and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Saint Arnoux Cathedral (1 km), Col Bayard (8 km) and Canal de Gap - Col de Manse (8 km).

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

Gap at a glance

Location
Hautes-Alpes district, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Population
about 42,715
Coordinates
44.5586° N, 6.0787° E
Places within 50 km
51 (51 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 Gap

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gap: 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 Gap

115 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gap. The closest is Col Bayard (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Gap

44 churches within 100 km of Gap. The closest is Saint Arnoux Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gap

34 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gap. The closest is Château de Tallard (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gap

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gap. The closest is Lac d'Orcières-Merlette (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Gap

12 caves within 100 km of Gap. The closest is Grotte Saint-Vincent (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Gap

7 museums within 100 km of Gap. The closest is Ecomusée du Cheminot Veynois (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gap

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gap
  2. 1 km Saint Arnoux Cathedral · church, Hautes-Alpes
  3. 14 km Château de Tallard · heritage site, Hautes-Alpes
  4. 13 km Montagne de Céüse · viewpoint, Hautes-Alpes
  5. 18 km Col Bayard · viewpoint, Hautes-Alpes
  6. 5 km Canal de Gap - Col de Manse · viewpoint, Hautes-Alpes
  7. 8 km Back to Gap

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From travellers near Gap

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How to reach Gap

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gap by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints29115Col Bayard (8 km)
    Churches944Saint Arnoux Cathedral (1 km)
    Forts & heritage634Château de Tallard (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs317Lac d'Orcières-Merlette (29 km)
    Caves212Grotte Saint-Vincent (47 km)
    Museums17Ecomusée du Cheminot Veynois (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Parc National des Écrins (Aire D’adhésion) (37 km)
    Other attractions02Source de la Rotonde (54 km)
    Treks01Ancienne Douane - Col Agnel (91 km)

    Gap: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gap?

    Saint Arnoux Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Col Bayard (viewpoint, about 8 km), Canal de Gap - Col de Manse (viewpoint, about 8 km), Montagne de Céüse (viewpoint, about 14 km), Château de Tallard (heritage site, about 14 km), Château de Saint-Léger (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 6 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gap?

    Col Bayard, about 8 km by road; Canal de Gap - Col de Manse (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Gap?

    Saint Arnoux Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Chapelle Saint-Pierre (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gap?

    Château de Tallard, about 14 km by road; Château de Saint-Léger (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gap?

    Start in Gap, visit Saint Arnoux Cathedral, then Château de Tallard, then Montagne de Céüse, then Col Bayard, then Canal de Gap - Col de Manse, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gap?

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

    Towns near Gap

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