Saint-Jean is a snowkite spot in the Barcelonnette / Ubaye valley area of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, at 1864m altitude. This high-altitude valley in the Southern Alps offers snowkite practice in winter on the wide snow-covered meadows and plateau areas typical of the Ubaye.

Mountain snowkite spot — wind conditions are typical of Alpine valleys with channeled and sometimes gusty winds. Check local avalanche bulletins and weather forecasts carefully before riding. A remote and spectacular Alpine setting far from the crowds.