Le Bersac (French pronunciation: [lə bɛʁsak]; Occitan: Lo Bersac) is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France.
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Commune | |
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Coordinates: 44°24′45″N 5°45′02″E | |
Country | France |
Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Department | Hautes-Alpes |
Arrondissement | Gap |
Canton | Serres |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Dominique Drouillard[1] |
Area 1 | 8.02 km2 (3.10 sq mi) |
Population | 142 |
• Density | 18/km2 (46/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 05021 /05700 |
Elevation | 636–1,299 m (2,087–4,262 ft) (avg. 700 m or 2,300 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1962 | 99 | — |
1968 | 112 | +13.1% |
1975 | 102 | −8.9% |
1982 | 118 | +15.7% |
1990 | 97 | −17.8% |
1999 | 134 | +38.1% |
2008 | 153 | +14.2% |
Although now emerging as a preferred tourist destination, the area has retained its charm and character. Restaurants, fishing, hiking, swimming, off-road exploring, and cross-country skiing are just some of the many activities available. The favourable weather patterns and local alpine ski areas make this a top year-round destination.
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