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Lake Roaffan via Mallarua and Torrent des Courts
A balcony walk with views of the Champsaurin bocage, the Chaîne du Faraut, the Banc du Peyron and the Petit Chaillol mountain.
Puy de Manse with return via Manse Vieille
A small summit with a 360° view over the Champsaur countryside and the surrounding peaks.
Editor’s note added on 12/09/2021: there is an issue in the second half of the walk; a round trip seems preferable: see the comments at the bottom of the page
Le Touret
Magnificent viewpoint overlooking Le Périer and the Malsanne valley.
No signposting on the walk.
Crêtes de Baumes via Les Étroits
Starting from La Joue du Loup, head for Les Crêtes de Baumes on an easy hike offering magnificent views of the Dévoluy range, the Gicon, the Farraut range and the Pic de Bure.
The Fétoure Cave
This cave is located at the foot of the majestic west face of the Petit and Grand Ferrand (700 m vertical drop).
With a view of the Triève and Vercors in the background.
See § Practical information.
The Balconies of Roannes
The hike is entirely along the ridge, below the Petite and Grande Autane. It offers beautiful views of the Col de Roinette, La Coupa and its pass, La Pointe de Fleurendon and, in the background, Le Piolit and Les Crêtes de Bonaparré.
La Dreyre hut via the small pass of Plan Collet
A lovely walk above Valbonnais, beneath the peaks of La Grisonnière and Le Coiro.
Most of the ascent and descent take place in the forest.
The Crêtes de Vanson
An easy hike near Saint-Geniez. With beautiful views along the ridges.
The Col de l'Aup at the start of the Hauts Gicons
Easy hike up to the Col de l'Aup via the Queyras ravine, below the Montagne de Faraut.
At the foot of Roche Courbe in the Dévoluy
A hike that offers a magnificent view of the Dévoluy.
Moderator’s note : during the summer grazing season, see the notice dated 03/08/2022
The summits of Le Pinier, Le Ranc de Mianoux and La Penne
A mountain that appears gentle, yet offers a splendid, rugged ridge and views of great beauty.
This hike is, however, only suitable for experienced walkers.
Le Chauvet from the Col de l'Holme
This hike is not marked, but it is easy to follow and the 360° view from the summit is magnificent.
The Jajène Mountain
This hike, which is not particularly difficult, offers breathtaking views of the Dévoluy mountain range: the Grande Tête de l'Obiou, the Tête de l'Aupet, the Grand Ferrand, the Rocher Rond, the Roc and the Tête de Garnesier, with Bure in the background.
To the west, Toussière and Jocou, with the Trois Becs in the distance.
Further north, Le Rognon and the summit of L'Aup.
In the background, the Vercors mountain range.
And many other peaks that I'll leave you to guess.
Below Grand Renaud and Croix du Carellet
Starting from Villard-Reymond, there is a very pretty circular walk under the Grand Renaud cirque, through the mountain pastures and back via the Croix du Carrelet.
La Montagne de Moutet from Notre-Dame de Bois-Vert
In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful hikes in the area.
It offers views of the Champsaur and Gapençais valleys.
Pic Melette from Rabou
From the Rabou car park, 15 km from Gap, this hike is partly off-trail and offers exceptional views of the surrounding peaks.
Le Suillet at the start of the village of Orpierre
This beautiful hike offers lovely views of the Céans and Blaisance valleys and the legendary cliffs of Orpierre, which make this village an exceptional climbing site.
Col de Guillotier and Col du Pendu from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne
A short hike in Beauchêne through boxwood and beech woods under the Ranc de Mianoux towards the old Chartreuse de Durbon.
The Pic de l'Aigle tour in Savournon
The climb to Pic de l'Aigle is steep, but the view over the plains of La Batie Monsaléon and Savournon, as well as the surrounding peaks, Rocher de Beaumont, Arambre and Grand Ferrand, etc., is well worth the effort.
The East Balconies of the Vercors via the Abri de la Peyrouse starting from Bourgmenu
A magnificent walk beneath the limestone walls of the Vercors.
The Rocher du Baconnet loop starting from Chauplane
A magnificent hike offering fabulous views. The Chartreuse to the north, the Dévoluy to the south and the long eastern barrier of the Vercors with Mont Aiguille and Grand Veymont.
The Cirque de Larcisse
A challenging and rugged hike beneath the ridges of Banc du Peyron and Moussière.
Le Petit and Le Grand Brechon
A magnificent hike with the Dévoluy range as a backdrop and the formidable walls of Les Gillardes (René Demaison’s playground) in the foreground.
La Croix de Rougny, return via the ridges
From the forecourt of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Salette, there is a view of the entire hike. An exceptional panorama. With the optional Gargas, it's nothing but happiness.
The Dromont tour
Hike in the Vanson national forest, with a view of the hills.
La Tête de Boursier
Hike above Claret, on the border between the Alpes de Provence and the Hautes-Alpes.
The Cristayes ridges
Between marlstone and forests, a hike to the south of Gap.
Furmeyer botanical trail
Hike around Furmeyer, best done in May or June, but can be done in any season. This trail combines botany and landscapes.
The Crêtes de Maraysse
A magnificent ridge walk between the Oule valley (on the Montmorin side) and the Blème valley (on the Ribeyret side).
Le Mourre de l’Aigle and Laup
Starting from La Valette, this walk takes you above the Buech and the Gorges d’Agnielles at the foot of the Durbonnas.
The Rortie ridges
Hike along the ridges starting from the Freissinières valley.
Le Gicon via the Combe des Chèvres ridge and the north face ledge
An exceptional view from the summit of Gicon!
Le Sénépy from Mayres-Savel
Le Sénépy and its exceptional panorama from Mayres-Savel via the ridges.
The Pic de Crigne and Crêtes de la Selle route
Magnificent viewpoint above the Val de Durance with a 360° view from the summit.
La Crête de la Bouisse via the Rocher de Jardanne
From Vieux Serres under the Rocher de la Pignolette, via the Crêtes de Fontarache, the Rocher de Jardane and the Crêtes de la Bouisse: a beautiful hike through sharp limestone pavement and boxwood.