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Lac d'Ilhéou, nestled in the hollow of a majestic cirque, reveals emerald blue-green waters that invite contemplation. Tuc Arrouy offers a bird's eye view of the lake and a myriad of Pyrenean peaks.These are the ingredients for a hike rich in magnificent landscapes and emotions.

The Hourquette d’Aubert is a mule track pass linking the Aure Valley to the Barèges Valley.Ideally situated, this pass offers magnificent views over the most beautiful lakes of Néouvielle and the peaks surrounding them.As you climb the Dets Coubous ridge to the cairns at 2,569 m, the mountain horizon widens to reveal a more complete and truly stunning panorama.

A tourist and walking route to the wonderful blue lakes of Artouste and Arrémoulit, then to a border pass offering a beautiful panoramic view of the upper Arriel Lake, the Palas and the Balaïtous.

This is a very short and easy hike to a summit offering a beautiful panoramic view of the nearby Écrins mountains, as well as Mont Blanc, La Vanoise, Queyras and Monte Viso.

A stunningly beautiful route taking you past three lovely lakes, then on to a viewpoint offering a breathtaking panoramic view of numerous lakes and high peaks, including those of the Néouvielle Nature Reserve.You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these rules (see practical information).

A border ridge walk with magnificent views down over the blue lakes of Les Espécières and Lapazosa, leading to a summit offering a panoramic view of the stunning high peaks.

An extraordinary ridge route allowing you to visit three peaks and enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the entire Cantalian puys for much of the route.

Hike to a first-class viewpoint in the Hautes-Pyrénées. The ascent along the ridges allows you to enjoy a 360° panorama for much of the route and to visit the Pics du Malinat and Arraillé.

A short route to a legendary summit, offering beautiful panoramic views of the Puy mountains in the Cantal region.

Pic de Berbeillet is a small, easily accessible peak which, thanks to its location, offers a stunning 360° panoramic view.

You will be captivated by this short route, which leads to a breathtaking panorama of the Estaubé and Gavarnie cirques, the Pic de Cestrède and the Ardiden and Pic du Midi massifs.

A border route featuring two lovely lakes and the ascent of a peak offering a breathtaking panoramic view.

A hike that allows you to discover a magnificent deep-blue lake nestled in its crater and to reach a peak offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the high summits. You’ll see plenty of marmots and perhaps a few chamois and griffon vultures.

This is a pleasant route through a magnificent summer valley to one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Mont Viso, where you will be captivated by the unfailing beauty of the surrounding peaks.

This summit, rounded like a Vosges balloon, will captivate you with its marvellous panorama of the Écrins, stretching from the Vanoise to Mont Viso.

A challenging hike in a high-mountain setting towards a peak in the Montbrison massif, a true vantage point over the Hautes Cimes des Écrins. On a clear day, there is a sweeping panorama stretching from Mont Blanc to Monte Viso. Due to the large number of junctions, I recommend supplementing the route description with the Visorando app.

An easy ridge walk with stunning views over the Écrins, the Cerces, the Briançonnais and Italy.

A lovely viewpoint over Mount Viso, the Italian peaks and the Queyras, with the return journey made all the more enjoyable by an easy descent along a very beautiful ridge.As navigation is not straightforward, I recommend supplementing the route description with the Visorando app.

A magnificent hike that takes you along a pleasant ridge to a summit with spectacular views. Breathtaking 360° panorama of the Embrunais, Dévoluy, Écrins, Queyras and Ubaye. The route is on an unmarked trail, so you will need to supplement the description with the Visorando app.

A route away from the crowds, leading to one of the most beautiful larch forests and a ridge offering a stunning panoramic view stretching from the Écrins and the Briançonnais region all the way to the Aiguilles d’Arves. Navigation here is made easier by the Visorando app.

A beautiful ridge walk located on the border between Haute Ubaye and Queyras. Breathtaking views from the summit, with a glimpse of Mont Blanc.

A visit to a lovely lake followed by the ascent of a 3,000-metre peak on the border, offering a stunning panoramic view of Italy, the Ubaye, the Queyras and the Écrins. Navigation is made easier here by the Visorando app.

A route leading to a magnificent lake and then to a summit offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the high peaks of the Queyras and the Haute Ubaye. Navigation is made easier by the Visorando app.

A pleasant walk through the mountain pastures, dotted with lovely ridges and perfectly complemented by the easy climb up the panoramic Pic du Gazon.

La Tête de la Maye is the most beautiful viewpoint in the Écrins, accessible via a hike from La Bérarde.

A hike through the impressive and magnificent rocky massif of Montbrison, passing beneath Les Tenailles, a legendary spot for climbers. The cross offers a magnificent viewpoint.The route includes a few short off-trail sections, made easier by using the Visorando app.Moderator’s note: following some difficulties encountered by a hiker, you can watch this video to get a better idea of any potential problems this route might present.

A hike where you’ll be captivated by the unchanging beauty of Lac Biron with its emerald blue-green waters and by the panoramic view from Pointe de Rochachille stretching from Mont Blanc to Mont Viso.The ridge is somewhat exposed and may be daunting for those prone to vertigo.I recommend supplementing the description by using the Visorando app.

A Franco-Italian hike to a summit offering a stunning panorama of the peaks of the Fontsof Cervières and Piedmont, enhanced by the discovery of numerous lakes. As this route has several junctions, I recommend supplementing the description with the Visorando app.See also the video where I show the various junctions.

A magnificent route along a jagged rocky ridge offering sublime views of Font Sancte and the surrounding peaks. Panoramic views of the Écrins mountains throughout.

A hike to a fort situated on the heights of Briançon, offering a breathtaking panorama of the Ecrins massif, Italy, the Queyras, and some peaks of the Vanoise. You can also see the other surrounding forts, such as those of La Lausette, Les Gondrans and L’Infernet, which La Grande Maye was supposed to protect.

A lovely hike to an easily accessible summit, offering superb views of some of the peaks of Queyras, Écrins and the Italian Piedmont.

A hike to a very accessible summit in the Piedmont, offering sweeping views of the surrounding French and Italian peaks and the Écrins.

Cima del Pelvo is one of the 3,000-metre peaks in the Italian Piedmont. It offers a breathtaking panorama of the French-Italian Alps, the Po Valley and the Swiss Valais.A hike that is half on-trail and half off-trail, for which I recommend using the Visorando app.

The Tête des Lauzières, also known as the Sablier, lies in the extension of the Montbrison massif, facing the prestigious peaks of the Écrins and the Cime de la Condamine, from which it is separated by the Col de Vallouise. The view of the Écrins is ever-present from this pass all the way up to the summit, where the panorama is truly stunning. The route is partly off-trail or on-trail, depending on the option chosen.

A circular off-trail hike with a distinctly alpine character, offering panoramic views over the Durance and Vallouise valleys, the Écrins, Mont Blanc, the Queyras and the Viso. A challenging hike requiring a good sense of direction, but also a very beautiful route. I recommend using the Visorando app.

A hike to a very accessible 3,000-metre peak on the border, offering a stunning panoramic view ofItaly and the high peaks of the Ubaye.The route is enhanced by visits to several lakes, including the Lac des Neufs Couleurs, nestled in its basinat the foot of the Fréma, the Brec and the Aiguille de Chambeyron.

This is one of the most beautiful routes in the Southern Alps, leading to a 3,000-metre peak dotted with greenery, from which a panorama of exceptional beauty unfolds over the various Alpine massifs.

A hike to a 3,000-metre peak, offering magnificent views of Mont Viso, the high peaks of the Ubaye and the Écrins, with the chance to discover some lovely lakes. A route with a few exposed sections, one of which requires you to use your hands.

Hike in a high mountain setting overlooking the Glacier Blanc and the surrounding peaks.

A hike away from the crowds to one of the most beautiful ridges in the Hautes-Alpes, offering a sweeping 360° panorama of the Écrins and the Queyras, with a bird’s-eye view of the magnificent Lacs d’Escur and de l’Ascension. You’ll be captivated by the timeless beauty of the rocks of the Aiguille des Pénitents massif. A high-clearance crossover-type vehicle is essential to reach the starting point.

A 3,000-metre peak very popular with Italian visitors, offering sweeping panoramic views of the Alpine massifs on a clear day: Queyras, Ubaye, Écrins, Cerces, Savoie, Vanoise and the Swiss Valais.

Hike to a rocky ridge that separates the Fournel valley from the Combe de Narreyroux, leading to a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the Écrins, Queyras, Haute Ubaye and Italy.

This is a must-do hike in Vallouise, offering views of the Écrins, the Cerces and the Queyras, and in particular, thanks to its proximity, the Pelvoux, the Pic sans Nom and the Ailefroide.

A hike to one of the most beautiful lakes in the Cerces, with its turquoise-blue waters, and to a summit offering an exceptional panorama of the Écrins, the Cerces, the Queyras and Mont Blanc. As this route includes sections off the beaten track, I recommend supplementing the description by using the Visorando app.

A hike away from the crowds towards a pass where lovely meadows stretch out and towards a pretty Italian summit offering panoramic views of the Écrins, the Cerces, Piedmont and some of the Queyras peaks. The route includes a few off-trail sections where I recommend using the Visorando app.

A hike to a stunning 3,000-metre peak in the Italian Piedmont, adorned with a statue of the Madonna, offering sweeping views of the French and Italian Alps and the Swiss Valais on a clear day.

Hike to a 3,000-metre peak offering a complete 360° panorama of the Écrins, the Grandes Rousses, Savoie, Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles d'Arves.To take this route, you will need a high-clearance vehicle. (!) User comment on 2 September 2025: >Very beautiful hike, but in my opinion the route should be revised. The track from Le Chazelet is closed to traffic( reserved for authorised persons and alpine farmers only).

A hike in a high-mountain setting on the slopes above the Refuge de l'Alpe, offering a breathtaking panorama of the high peaks of the Écrins massif.Partly off-trail hiking on steep slopes, where I recommend using the Visorando app.

A traverse through a nature reserve in the Écrins National Park, rich with wildflowers; a ridge walk and an ascent to a summit offering a vast and stunning panorama of the Écrins, the Cerces, Italy and the Queyras. These are the ingredients of this magnificent hike. I recommend using the Visorando app for this route.

A pleasant walk to one of the main and most beautiful viewpoints over Lake Serre-Ponçon.Due to the large number of junctions, I recommend using the Visorando app.