Aeronautics
With four airfields, the Hautes-Alpes has turned its geography and aviation tradition into a real economic asset.
Agriculture
The Hautes-Alpes occupies a unique position in the French agricultural landscape.
Food industry
With its powerful agricultural base and exceptional terroir, the Hautes-Alpes boasts a booming agri-food industry.
Construction
In a rapidly changing département, construction is one of the most dynamic sectors.
Renewable energies
Thanks to the Durance river and the Serre-Ponçon hydroelectric dam, the Hautes-Alpes is one of Europe’s top 5 regions for renewable energy.
Social and Solidarity Economy
The SSE embodies an economy that combines social utility and job creation.
Industry
Often associated only with tourism and agriculture, the Hautes-Alpes department has broadened its economic horizons.
Perfumed, aromatic and medicinal plants
Perfumed, aromatic and medicinal plants (PPAM) play an increasingly important role in the agricultural and economic landscape of the Hautes-Alpes.
Health
The département has embarked on a proactive policy to attract young people to the healthcare professions.
Tourism
Tourism is the driving force behind the Hautes-Alpes economy.
