HOLIDAY RENTALS FRANCE | Search the Rent in France property directory for self catering holiday homes in Hautes-Alpes, France. The department is situated in southeastern France, part of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur and is surrounded by the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Drome, Isere, and Savoie. Hautes-Alpes is an area of great natural beauty, unspoilt countryside and is arguably one of the most picturesque departments in the whole of France. Hautes-Alpes boasts over 30 ski resorts attracting visitors from all over Europe and is just a further reason for taking self catering accommodation in the Hautes-Alpes – Serre Chevalier ski resort is one of the most popular places to rent a self catering chalet in Hautes-Alpes, and is the second largest ski area in the world. Montgenevre is another great ski resort. The ancient town of Embrun is wonderful and provides a fantastic base for enjoying activities such as cycling, mountain walking and white water rafting in the warmer months. The gastronomy is a delight, along with its sunny weather.