Enigma walk in the Sapet forest near Gap

Charline, we've shrunk!

An enigmatic nature walk in the Sapet forest

Some walks are like no other. And there are forests that seem straight out of a fairytale. In the Forêt du Sapet, a stone's throw from Lac de Serre-Ponçon, a mystery has crept in among the pines: Charline has been shrunk... and you with her!

An original and immersive nature walk with riddles, to be enjoyed with family or friends, to discover the mountains in a different way.

A life-size treasure hunt in the Hautes-Alpes

Family fun in the forest

No screens or manuals here. Just an unspoilt forest, a marked trail and a (very) small-scale adventure. The idea? Solve a series of riddles scattered along the trail, while exploring the world through the eyes of those... 10 centimetres tall.

The principle is simple (but magical): follow a trail that loops through the forest and try to solve a series of riddles to help Charline regain her normal height. Each stage is an opportunity toobserve, manipulate and reflect... while discovering nature in a different way.

Perfect for children aged 4 to 12, but also for grown-ups who still have their explorer's soul.

© aurélia payelle
© jérémy et lucie dodo sous tente
© jérémy et lucie dodo sous tente
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© jérémy et lucie dodo sous tente
© jérémy et lucie dodo sous tente
© jérémy et lucie dodo sous tente
© jérémy et lucie dodo sous tente
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Practical information

The coolness of the Forêt du Sapet is the perfect setting for a family outing in the middle of summer!

Location: Forêt du Sapet, La Bâtie-Neuve (forest parking lot at the maison forestière on the Col de Moissière)

Recommended age: from 4 years

Duration: 1h30 to 2h depending on pace

Topo: 1.8km loop

Price: Free access - self-guided tour

Where to pick up the game? on site (letterbox) or at the Serre-Ponçon Vallées Tourist Office, or download it from the website

What to bring : Water, cap, walking shoes or sneakers, a bicycle!

Picnic table on site

* This development has been financed as part of the Espace Valléen scheme, of which the CCSPVA is a prizewinner for the 2021-2027 programme (State, South PACA Region, Hautes-Alpes Department)

One-day nature walks

In the forest

Easily accessible, even for a half-day outing or a quiet Sunday. Away from the hustle and bustle, it's a perfect nature activity from spring to autumn, when the weather is still mild, the undergrowth is turning golden or the first flowers are timidly coming out.

🚗 Approximate travel time:

From Gap: 25 minutes
From Embrun: 35 minutes
From Briançon: 1h00

It's the perfect idea for a complicit moment with the kids, a green break during or outside the school vacations, or an excuse to discover an undiscovered corner of the Hautes-Alpes without going far.