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Puy de Rent
Visorando Member
10.25 mi
+3,301 ft
-3,274 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Allons (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent hike with no great technical difficulty, apart from the 1,000 m elevation gain and a distance of over 17 km. The ascent is gradual through a magnificent larch forest. At the summit, a 360° panorama awaits you. Breathtaking views at an altitude of nearly 2,000 metres over the Mercantour: the Grand Coyer, the Mole, the Pic de Chamatte, the Cheval Blanc, the Montagne de Cordeil and the Estrop in the distance, to name the most important. In spring, the flora is in full bloom.
The Combe Renard circular route starting from Annot
2.67 mi
+922 ft
-912 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Annot (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Follow the paths of La Colle Basse d’Annot to reach the Combe Renard Spring.
An easy hike featuring a steep climb at the start, followed by a flat forest path before beginning the descent.
(!) In winter, this section is very shaded and patches of ice may be present.
Vérimande - Colle Basse d'Annot
8.00 mi
+2,316 ft
-2,257 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Annot (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Discover the trails of the Colle Basse d'Annot on this route, which offers stunning views of the Baou and the Grès d'Annot. After a rewarding climb, you’ll follow the Vaïre at the end of the walk, with the chance to take a refreshing dip.
Annot, land of chestnut trees and sandstone
8.54 mi
+2,457 ft
-2,477 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Annot (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very distinctive and unique forest.Rock formations that defy the laws of balance, dizzying cliffs and centuries-old chestnut trees. A hike that is a feast for the eyes.
The Baou d'Annot
2.68 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,007 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Annot (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A short and lovely walk with a magical view of the village, oak and chestnut trees amidst sandstone boulders. Much of the route is through the cool forest.
The Annot Sandstone
3.58 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,378 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Annot (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very pretty, magical and interactive hike under oak trees, hundred-year-old chestnut trees and among huge sandstone boulders.
Most of the walk is in the cool forest.
The Grès d'Annot are world famous and are a listed and protected site.
Issole Forest and Deux Saints Rock Circular Walk
8.84 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,322 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-André-les-Alpes (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely walk through the Issole State Forest, planted with magnificent pine trees. Then, after skirting Lake Castillon, cross the bridge spanning the Verdon to make a detour to a small peak known as Les Deux Saints, which offers a stunning panorama of the Verdon valley and the lake.Throughout the hike, the gradient is gentle, on a path that is very easy on the joints and which occasionally alternates with a forest track, both of which are always very well signposted. Only the final climb to Les Deux Saints is steeper.
The Pic de Chamatte, starting from Vergons
8.95 mi
+2,815 ft
-2,815 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Vergons (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very lovely walk leading to the Pic de Chamatte at an altitude of 1,879 metres. This walk may prove challenging due to the elevation gain for inexperienced walkers. However, there are no technical sections. Only the descent requires a sense of direction. The path, although marked on the map, is barely visible in places. From the summit, a magnificent 360° view awaits you, taking in the Mercantour, the Verdon massifs and Lac du Castillon.
The Barre du Pidanoux starting from Saint-Julien-du-Verdon
4.30 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,017 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-du-Verdon (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The Barre du Pidanoux hike overlooks Lake Castillon and the village of Saint-Julien-du-Verdon. It offers exceptional panoramic views.
Note: The entire hike is marked with yellow lines.
La Ferme Brûlée
3.71 mi
+915 ft
-919 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Demandolx (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A short hike with beautiful views of the lakes of Chaudanne and Castillon, La Barre Rousse and the Crête du Teillon.
Gueydan Bridge – Entrevaux via the summit of La Lette
10.68 mi
+3,665 ft
-3,845 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Benoît (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful, challenging route that keeps you on the ridgelines. The C-shaped configuration of the Var means that throughout this ascent you can admire the river’s banks on both the north and south sides. At the end of the hike, wander through the narrow streets lined with old walls in this magnificent village.
Circular route from Soleilhas to Saint-Pierre Chapel
9.06 mi
+1,811 ft
-1,814 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Soleilhas (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This hike on the edge of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence offers a varied route through forests, rocky outcrops and even a riverbed. It is not particularly difficult, although some descents can be a little steep. It also gives you the opportunity to visit the pretty Saint-Pierre Chapel, tucked away in the woods.
Ondres
4.52 mi
+906 ft
-902 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Thorame-Haute (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Ascent to and visit to Ondres, a small picturesque village belonging to Thorame-Haute.
The Laval farm
4.30 mi
+709 ft
-709 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lambruisse (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
On 6 April 1944, the Maquis de la Ferme Laval was defeated after around twenty resistance fighters battled Nazi soldiers and militiamen for over six hours. This easy walk from Lambruisse takes you to the site of this tragedy.
Mont Saint-Honorat via Daluis
10.85 mi
+4,370 ft
-4,350 ft
8h 50
Extremely difficult
Departure from Daluis (Alpes-Maritimes)
Warning: very dangerous route – avoid unless you have mountaineering equipment.
Our Lady of the Rock
3.08 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,076 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Castellane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Through Castellane and along shaded paths, visit the famous and renowned Notre Dame du Roc.
The Gorges de St-Pierre and the Tour de la Femme Couchée
10.97 mi
+4,285 ft
-4,285 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Beauvezer (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Very varied landscapes between canyons, forests and ridges.
Cheval Blanc summit
11.22 mi
+3,986 ft
-3,960 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Thorame-Basse (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely walk to a magnificent, barren peak rising to an altitude of nearly 2,350 metres. The climb remains challenging due to the elevation gain, but the view on arrival is truly extraordinary, with a 360° panorama. The mountain is also known as the ‘cursed mountain’ due to the two plane crashes that occurred on 27 and 30 January 1948 (see information below).
Robion Tower
Association / Club / Walk leader
10.53 mi
+2,484 ft
-2,487 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Castellane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent hike overlooking the Verdon. Very little traffic.
Route de Tracastel and Clue de Saint-Auban
4.19 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,398 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Auban (Alpes-Maritimes)
Remains of medieval Saint-Auban, breathtaking views of the mountains and a sublime finale at the edge of the Clue de Saint-Auban.
Please note that part of the route is by road.
Saint-Auban - Le Mas
8.61 mi
+1,444 ft
-1,827 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Auban (Alpes-Maritimes)
The final stage of the hike in the Haut-Estéron region; this route mainly follows tracks through the woodland before reaching the ridge of Mount Charamel, which is well worth the detour in its own right: the view is sublime. You then descend gently back down to the village of Le Mas.