Nature
The surrounding area is also characterised by striking elevations: Jilly is a mountain in the vicinity of Abriès. Pointe de la Lauze is a summit there, as is Pic Arnaudet. L’Eypiol is considered a mountain in the vicinity of Abriès.
Winter and Cycling
The alpine ski area of Abriès has slopes between 1,550 and 2,450 metres above sea level, representing a difference in altitude of 900 metres. There is also a children's park at the foot of the slopes. Abriès is connected to La Peynian by a marked ski touring trail.
Nestled among larch trees, the Abriès bike park features downhill and all-mountain trails, bermed turns and airy bridges. The “Initiation Mini Rider” activity is a mountain biking programme for young people that starts in Abriès and follows the Guil.
Culture and History
The parish complex of Abriès comprises the entire parish church of Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul, the Pénitents Chapel and the presbytery enclosed by a surrounding wall. It was listed as a historic monument by a decree dated 7 February 2014.
The Church of Saint-Pierre et Saint-Paul preserves medieval elements, including its bell tower and stylophore lions. These are complemented by a 16th-century portal, a wooden dome and a painted vault in the choir. Fort Queyras is a fortress in the vicinity of Abriès. The wider regional area also includes Castello di Bagnolo, a castle, Palazzo Roletto, a palace, and Fort de Mont-Dauphin, a fortress.
Local Tradition
The programme of the Fête du Pain in Abriès includes a practical workshop on building a pizza oven from clay and straw, as well as preparing and baking pizza over a wood fire.
