Dévoluy

Dévoluy

Dévoluy

Commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France


Dévoluy is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.[3] It is the result of the merger, on 1 January 2013, of the four communes of Agnières-en-Dévoluy, La Cluse, Saint-Disdier, and Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy.[4]

Quick Facts Country, Region ...

SuperDévoluy, a ski resort, is part of the commune.

Population

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Geography

Location

Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy is located 28 km (17 mi) northeast of the railroad hub of Veynes.

At 18,637 hectares, it is the second-largest commune in the area, right behind Névache.

Terrain and Geology

The town covers the entirety of the Dévoluy range.

Dévoluy is known for its numerous underground cavities, the chourums , and its suitability for speleology.

The European larch, or common larch (Larix decidua) is particularly present in the commune.

Climate

More information Climate data for Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (1991–2020 averages): elevation 1300m, Month ...

See also


References

  1. "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 6 June 2023.



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