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From the summit of this “3000”, you’re treated to a 360° view stretching from Mont Blanc to the Barre des Écrins.

If you’ve had enough of paths overcrowded with slow-moving tourists and you like to get off the beaten track, if you enjoy a proper slog through scree and up steep slopes, then this hike is for you. Please pay attention to the recommendations set out in the ‘Practical Information’ section.

This is a wild hike where you won't encounter anyone except chamois and marmots before arriving near the three magnificent Lanserlia Lakes. It will test your sense of direction, as part of the route is off-trail. This is ademanding hike, reserved for experienced hikers. GPS tracking is recommended.

A magnificent ridge traverse and a spectacular landscape throughout the crossing, with the Grande Casse and the Grande Motte on one side and the Charbonnel and the Albaron on the other. The icing on the cake is that you’ll be walking across no fewer than five peaks over 3,000 metres. Please read the description carefully before setting out on this hike.

A challenging and demanding route: a steep climb at the start, a 5 km track, the Pas du Cuert and the return via a ridge littered with tricky sharp limestone pavements. Plenty of shade throughout the entire route (phew!). I’d rate it as very difficult due to the Pas du Cuert, the length of the walk and the descent from the plateau whilst tired.

A hike for experienced walkers that takes you to an altitude of 3,500 metres – one of the highest in France – without the need for specialist kit. No major difficulties apart from the elevation gain and the narrow corridor leading out of the steep slopes, but at the summit, if you’re lucky enough to avoid the nebbia, you’ll be rewarded with a magnificent view (Rochemelon, Charbonnel, Pointe de Ronce, Giusalet...).

A very beautiful hike in the sublime setting of the Beaufortain, where you can admire the Pierra Menta and the impressive Brèche de Parozan up close.

The Roc des Corneilles is a beautiful rocky outcrop formed by cargneulisation. At its base, the Trou de la Lune opens out onto the Râteau d’Aussois. On the way back, be sure to walk around the Sardière Monolith.

A lovely spring walk, partly off the beaten track, with the added bonus of discovering two beautiful arches.

A long hike through the woodland that takes in the dangerous Pas de la Branche, which is fortunately well-equipped. (!) Please read the ‘Practical Information ’ section carefully before setting out on this hike , which is reserved for experienced walkers who do not suffer from vertigo and are suitably equipped.

A route to the Aiguille and the Monastère de Chalais. A relentless climb with a steep, slippery and exposed access ramp to the south ridge.

A fantastic panorama of the Mont Blanc massif, on the Italian side, awaits you at the summit of Mont Miravidi.

A "wild" route at the start, two caves to visit and a magnificent panorama to admire from the Montagne de Mussan, covering a large part of the Vercors, make this hike well worth the effort.

A long and beautiful hike full of possibilities on the plateau, with alternative routes to suit all tastes, but always staying on the trails, as the Margeriaz is very rugged. Access, via the same ascent route, can be gained via the Goulet de l'Agneau, which is equipped.

A beautiful, wild hike at the start of the season, with no one else on the route. Beautiful views of the western ridge of Comborsier, the Grand Mont d'Arêches and even Mont Blanc. Be careful to keep quiet, as this is black grouse territory.

The start of the climb is very steep but rewarded by the view of the Sept Laux lakes and, at the top of the Pic de l'Agnelin, the Belle Étoile and the Cabottes on one side and Oisans and the Grandes Rousses on the other. From the point (1), there were no more traces, no more hikers, just pure bliss!

A lovely hike that allows you to enjoy very different terrains: forest, alpine pastures, rocks. Beautiful view of the Beaufortain, especially the Pierra Menta, and allows you to approach the menacing north face of Bellecôte. As a bonus, an easy 3000-metre peak.

Exceptional panorama at the summit of this 3,000 m peak. This route from the Pont de l'Oulietta adds 300 m of elevation gain compared to the start from the Col de l'Iseran but allows you to be alone in the world on 80% of the route.

High-altitude hike beneath the imposing Dent Parrachée. The climb to 3,100 m is very pleasant, and there are several flat sections where you can rest. Things get tougher beyond that, after crossing the remains of the Labby Glacier, due to loose and unstable schist. Access to Pointe de la Gorma (3,396 m) is via an easy ridge.

A very pretty hike through the mountain pastures, without any great difficulty, which will allow you to discover two neighbouring peaks south of Beaufortin. You can admire the incredible 360° landscape from Crêt du Rey and also the curious jagged ridge of La Raïsse. Mont Pourri and its glaciers will be omnipresent throughout the day.

A magnificent hike reserved for experienced walkers who are not daunted by steep slopes. The ascent from Château Bouvier offers lovely scenery, and there are rocky outcrops to negotiate as soon as you emerge from the woods. The Trou Saint Michel is equipped with straps and ropes to aid the descent. Please read the route description carefully before setting out on this hike.

This hike takes in two of the most challenging passes in the Chartreuse, where sure-footedness is essential; take great care on the descent from the Pas de la Rousse. Its highest point is very close to the Tunnel du Trèfle and, if you look carefully from the tunnel, you can catch a glimpse of the inaccessible Arche de la Morille.

The Pic de la Petite Valloire is part of the Pointes de la Porte d’Eglise. This hike is long and demanding. From Montagne de Tigneux to the Refuge de l’Oule, you won’t come across anyone. The Passage de Tigneux is far from straightforward; it is steep and slippery. Afterwards, you’ll need to find your own route along the ridge, but what a beautiful, wild hike, punctuated by magnificent scenery.

Although overshadowed by the Pointe Percée, the Pointe de Bella Cha is nonetheless an interesting peak with magnificent views, far removed from the crowds at its bigger sister peak. An easy access path, followed by steep grassy slopes, leads to the base of a huge sharp limestone pavement – which is great fun in places – and which takes you up to the final slopes.Please read the route description carefully before setting out on this mountain hike.