Car boot sale of Lus-la-Croix-Haute

The car boot sale of Lus-la-Croix-Haute: bargain hunting at the foot of the Dévoluy

Every summer, the village of Lus-la-Croix-Haute emerges from its mountain serenity to host its annual car boot sale. At an altitude of 1,050 meters, at the source of the Drôme, this high mountain village in the Drôme region offers an exceptional natural setting for a day of bargain hunting. Surrounded by the peaks of the Dévoluy and the Glandasse massif, it is one of the highest car boot sales in the department.

Lus-la-Croix-Haute, crossroads of the Southern Alps

Lus-la-Croix-Haute is a village of about 450 inhabitants located at the southeastern end of the Drôme department (26620), at the crossroads of roads leading to the Hautes-Alpes and Isère. Crossed by the N75, it marks the passage point between the Drôme provençale and the Southern Alps. Its modest ski resort and hiking areas make it a popular holiday destination for families. The annual car boot sale attracts permanent residents as well as summer visitors and passing hikers.

A day of bargain hunting at altitude

The car boot sale of Lus-la-Croix-Haute is distinguished by its high mountain atmosphere: at over 1,000 meters altitude, even in August, the morning coolness invites you to stroll among the stalls without the oppressive heat of the Drôme plain. The items offered reflect rural and mountain life: mountain tools, rustic furniture, country tableware, warm clothing, and everyday objects of the inhabitants of the Alps.

Practical information

The car boot sale is held annually in August in Lus-la-Croix-Haute (26620). The village is accessible via the N75 from Aspres-sur-Buëch (Hautes-Alpes) or from Serres. Inquire at the town hall for the exact date.