| Valdoule | |
| Commune Status: | Commune |
| Arrondissement: | Gap |
| Canton: | Serres |
| Insee: | 05024 |
| Postal Code: | 05150 |
| Mayor: | Gérard Tenoux[1] |
| Term: | 2020 - 2026 |
| Intercommunality: | CC du Sisteronais-Buëch |
| Coordinates: | 44.469°N 5.514°W |
| Area Km2: | 58.51 |
Valdoule (pronounced as /fr/) is a commune in the department of Hautes-Alpes, southeastern France. The municipality was established on 1 July 2017 by merger of the former communes of Bruis (the seat), Montmorin and Sainte-Marie.[2]
Situated in the Baronnies region, Valdoule lies west of Gap and north of Serres. The commune shares a border with the Drôme department and the commune of La Charce.
The creation of Valdoule aimed to streamline local administration and enhance communal services by uniting Bruis, Montmorin, and Sainte-Marie into a single entity.
As of 2017, Valdoule had a population of 214 residents, resulting in a low population density of approximately 3.64 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The commune is traversed by the Oule River, a 32.7 km watercourse originating in Montmorin and flowing into the Eygues River at Rémuzat.
Valdoule experiences a Mediterranean-influenced climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. The region's elevation contributes to temperature variations and occasional snowfall during winter months.
Valdoule offers several points of interest:
The commune is also known for its natural beauty, including walnut groves and the scenic Gorges des Archettes