Administrative centre of active and dynamic canton, Laragne became in some years the capital Européenne of the hang-gliders (amateurs of air sports), by welcoming in 1994 the championships of Europe of wing delta.

The international site Laragne-Chabre was also transformed into springboard of almost permanent takeoff for deltae and parapentes, thanks to an aerology and a climate exceptional. From there height, they can contemplate the municipality nested in the hollow of orchards.

by walking in streets, one can admire the place of the fountain with all its storekeepers, the church built at the beginning of the century in the old district of Cairo, Montéglin's 18th beautiful church and triumph gate of the Gaspard de Perrinet's 17th old castle. Today the cellars of the castle (former(old) kitchens), were restored and shelter a museum welcoming temporary exhibitions.

Situated halfway between Provence and Dauphiné, at the half past one of Marseille as of Grenoble , Laragne is an ideal place for activity and unwound holidays, in an intact nature. Kilometres of hiking trails wait for walkers, for VTTistes and for riders in all the canton. Infrastructures of reception of any categories are available in the country of Buëch will decorate your stay. For any information or demand of documentation, please, contact the Office of Laragne's tourism.

Credit text and photo : advertising Plaque "Le Laragnais, les Pays du Buëch"