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The Lower Verdon Gorges
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9.6km 
+248m 
-257m 
3h25
Moderate 
Starting point in Quinson - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Wonderful hike through the Lower Verdon Gorges, starting in Quinson.
Above the Aups via The Peirière
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7.13km
+196m
-188m
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Aups - 83 - Var A beautiful walk through various landscapes, olive trees, impressive stone walls, a pine forest, caves and cave chapels.
Canyon des Gueulards
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8.02km
+485m
-478m
3h40
Moderate
Starting point in Omblèze - 26 - Drôme A complete change of scene in this superb canyon between two narrow cliffs. An unusual place where a crevasse plunges into nowhere, with a peaceful and shady atmosphere between boulders, lichens and ferns.
11.12km
+264m
-266m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Sillans-la-Cascade - 83 - Var The incredible waterfall and the route along the Bresque on the Sillans side.
The route along the Train des Pignes track.
Swimming in the natural pool of Salernes.
The Véris trail in Bauduen
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7.46km
+211m
-207m
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Bauduen - 83 - Var Very nice course with beautiful views of Lake Sainte-Croix.
The Dent de Moirans
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10.71km
+339m
-340m
4h00
Moderate
Starting point in Montaud (Isère) - 38 - Isère Easy walk on this “tooth” overlooking the Isère valley and offering an interesting view over the east foothills of Chartreuse.
The Mont Grêle lookout
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14.38km
+870m
-870m
6h35
Moderate
Starting point in Attignat-Oncin - 73 - Savoie The Mont Grêle lookout point and Archelle’s summit.
Mont Grêle is a peak that is visible from the valley of Chambéry and the Aiguebelette region.
It is easily spotted thanks to or because of the pylons that are installed at the top. Up close, these towers have still look great, but they do not alone justify the purpose of the tour, which is interesting because it offers views over Lake Aiguebelette and Chartreuse.
The Cross on the Alp
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10.14km
+892m
-888m
6 hrs
Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) - 73 - Savoie A lovely with snowshoes, with a beautiful view of the Alpine peaks at its height. Note that this hike can be done in all seasons.
12.04km
+461m
-454m
4h45
Moderate
Starting point in Escragnolles - 06 - Alpes-Maritimes Superb hiking in the back-country of Grasse.
On the program, megaliths, magnificent viewing points over the entire coast (in clear weather) and to finish, a superb waterfall in an exceptional setting.
The Combe de Curnier
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9.24km
+639m
-643m
4h30
Moderate
Starting point in Bédoin - 84 - Vaucluse This hike on the southern slope of Mont Ventoux, narrow, wooded and always chilly, carved out by capricious waters, leads to a vast panoramic view.
Vercors Chatelus: Pas des Voutes, Pas de l'Allier
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11.14km
+820m
-814m
5h30
Moderate
Starting point in Châtelus (Isère) - 38 - Isère Very nice hike without any difficulty, with stunning views of the Pas des Voutes, Pas de la Charmate and Pas de l'Allier.
Bréche du Mont-Saint-Martin via Sallagriffon
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11.41km
+747m
-748m
5h25
Moderate
Starting point in Sigale - 06 - Alpes-Maritimes This circuit is ideal on sunny days and a surprising route thanks to the diversity and beauty of the valley, which is still wild. On the northern slope, you'll appreciate the quiet atmosphere of the pine forests and the oaks that dominate the verdant agricultural plain of Sallagriffon, with a panoramic view up to the foothills of the Mercantour mountain range. On the southern slope, you'll appreciate the magnificent mineral landscapes with tremendous views of deep clues carved out by the capricious course of the rivers.
Sainte-Anne Chapel in Claviers
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5.41km
+191m
-189m
2h05
Easy
Starting point in Claviers - 83 - Var Ascent to the Sainte-Anne Chapel, located 624 m above sea level on the western summit of the Plateau du Puy, passing by the ruins of a Ligurian oppidum. Easy hike in the Provence scrubland and forest (thyme, lavender, rock rose...)
The Barre des Dourbes ridge
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10.35km
+694m
-708m
4h55
Moderate
Starting point in Digne-les-Bains - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Long north-south oriented ridge, the Barre des Dourbes ridge separates the basin of Digne-les-Bains from the Barrême syncline.
Rising in stages over twenty kilometres, culminating Pic de Couar some 1988 m above sea level.
Mont Ventoux - le Rat
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9.55km
+179m
-185m
3h15
Easy
Starting point in Bédoin - 84 - Vaucluse Discover the vegetation's biodiversity of the Mont Ventoux.
From Bedoin, take the road (by car) leading to the Mont Ventoux.
Cross the remarkable cedar's forest then the beech forest will appear.
Continue (approx. 10km) until you find a car park on the right-hand side. (Jas des Melettes)
Around Rocher Saint-Julien
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8.54km
+477m
-473m
3h50
Easy
Starting point in Buis-les-Baronnies - 26 - Drôme From Buis-les-Baronnies, walk around the Rocher Saint-Julien enjoying the views of the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux.
La Clusaz - Village tour
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3.69km
+209m
-218m
1h40
Easy
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie Short, easy route to discover the beautiful village of La Clusaz from different perspectives.
Follow the signs for the “Tour du Village".
Gilette and the Estéron gorges
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12.79km
+774m
-772m
5h50
Moderate
Starting point in Gilette - 06 - Alpes-Maritimes Gilette and La Clue.
From the village of Gillette, perched on a rocky outcrop, this walk takes you to the medieval bridge of La Cerise (scenes from the film "The Hunchback" were shot here in 1997) and then winds through the Estéron gorges.
Roman roads of Pays du Verdon
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14.36km
+447m
-448m
5h25
Moderate
Starting point in La Palud-sur-Verdon - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence A hike in Pays du Verdon that takes ancient Roman roads, runs alongside an abandoned village and a chapel sheltered by rocks with magnificent landscapes.
The lower Verdon Gorges in Artignosc
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3.2km
+79m
-87m
1h10
Easy
Starting point in Artignosc-sur-Verdon - 83 - Var A pretty walk off the beaten path. The views are breathtaking in diverse landscapes, all from the beautiful little hilltop village of Artignosc-sur-Verdon.
Champex to Cabane d'Orny via the Col de la Breya.
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11.28km
+1521m
-823m
7h35
Difficult
Starting point in Orsières - Valais A circular walk from Champex Lac; ascending via the Bisses to the Arpette valley and then taking the path uphill through forest to the Col de la Beya. Then descending and joining the path to the Cabane d'Orny (refreshments available). The descent is via the path back to the La Breya chair lift taking in an optional ascent of La Breya.
Le Belvedere circular walk
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7.29km
+619m
-613m
3h50
Moderate
Starting point in Orsières - Valais This is a variation on the Sentier Le Belvedere walk which is described in the Pays du St-Bernard tourist booklet.
6.2km
+624m
-624m
3h35
Difficult
Starting point in Le Biot - 74 - Haute-Savoie Starting in the abandoned ski resort of Drouzin le Mont in Col du Corbier, this is a moderate mountain climb winding through a forest section & alpine meadows before concluding with a short but challenging craggy rock face. The summit is sheltered by large rocks offering 360 stunning views of Lac Leman to the North and Mont Blanc to the South. It is not for the faint hearted, solo inexperienced or novice if a vertical rock scramble is not your thing, but the rest of hike is far more moderate.
10.59km
+1077m
-1077m
6h05
Difficult
Starting point in Montriond - 74 - Haute-Savoie A there and back hike up to Roc de Taveneuse with views across to Abondance. This hike offers a challenging initial forest climb (hard relentless cardio but no rock climbs or cables/supports) but then opens up to mountain pastures with full panoramic shot of Mont Blanc (on a clear day). A further climb brings you to Roc de Tavaneuse with 360 views.
Pointe de Chamossiere ridge hike, Lac de Joux Plan, Les Gets
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5.79km
+393m
-386m
2h45
Moderate
Starting point in Verchaix - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular route encompassing a stunning ridge hike with views down to the glacial valley of Samoens and Sixt Fer a Cheval whilst overlooked by Mont Blanc.
Saint-Médard Chapel
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14.54km
+745m
-745m
6h15
Moderate
Starting point in Piégros-la-Clastre - 26 - Drôme This chapel is on the ridge of the Forest of Saoû, above the ruins of an old priory. At the top of the climb from La Clastre, hikers have breathtaking views of the hanging valley of Saoû.
Valais day 6: Gruben - Grachen
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17km
+1711m
-1872m
9h45
Difficult
Starting point in Oberems - Valais Today's stage is divided into three: from Gruben to Jungu by foot, Jungu to Saint-Niklaus by cable car and Saint-Niklaus to Grachen by coach.
Mount Rachais from Frette
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7.5km
+317m
-311m
3h05
Easy
Starting point in Quaix-en-Chartreuse - 38 - Isère Mount Rachais, from the hamlet of Frette, situated on its far northern side.
11.72km
+819m
-819m
Duration unknown
Starting point in Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey - 06 - Alpes-Maritimes A small hike in the footsteps of Asterix and Obelix, following in part an ancient Roman road, with the same backdrops as the well known Uderzo and Goscinny albums. A small valley lost in the hollow of a glacial cirque, with a meandering stream in the middle, and above, beautiful views across the French Riviera, the Esterel and the Maures off in the distance. With a little luck, you can meet deer or roe deer!
The Nivolet Cross circuit from Feclaz
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9.94km
+284m
-292m
3h40
Easy
Starting point in Les Déserts - 73 - Savoie A circuit from Féclaz to the Nivolet Cross overlooking Chambéry.
Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard
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15.3km
+419m
-412m
5h35
Moderate
Starting point in Treffort - 38 - Isère This is a hike that starts with a ferry crossing.
The objective is to take the two elegant bridges.
The first bridge crosses the Drac.
The second bridge crosses the Ebron.
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Le Grammont
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12.02km
+1226m
-1219m
6h55
Difficult
Starting point in Vouvry - Valais Passing through Tanay preserved site, and its lake, you'll climb to the summit offering a unique view point over Lac Léman and a panoramic view over the surrounding mountains.
A busy hiking trail with steep slopes but without any technical difficulty.
N.B. The calculated height difference is over estimated, it's actually closer to 1000 metres.
Lac du Vuert
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13.71km
+890m
-881m
6h30
Difficult
Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta A two part hike. First up the Doire de Valgrisenche, a steady slope offering a leafy, green landscape. From the refuge, the landscape becomes essentially mineral and the slope steeper all the way to Vuert's small perched lake. Stunning high mountain surroundings.
Saint-Grat Lake and Refuge Adami
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11.4km
+850m
-842m
5h40
Difficult
Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta Nestled at the foot of Tête du Ruitor and its glaciers, within a beautiful setting, Saint-Grat Lake is the highlight of any hike in its own right. Through the final twists and turns before the lake, the slope is smooth and the route straightforward. The next climb much steeper, leading to Refuge Adami gives you a stunning view point.
Tour d'AÏ
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9.73km
+856m
-854m
5h15
Difficult
Starting point in Leysin - Vaud The Tours d'Aï and Mayen are twin peaks visible from afar. The Tour d'AÏ is slightly higher than its neighbour, and also visited more frequently. It's a progressive climb which offers an aerial tour at the very end. Amazing views of Lac Léman, le Chablais, les Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc massif from the summit.
Mount Ventoux starting from the Mont Serein cam site
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13.78km
+658m
-665m
5h50
Moderate
Starting point in Beaumont-du-Ventoux - 84 - Vaucluse A beautiful round trip leading to the summit and back along the crests.
Tour de Mayen
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13km
+851m
-849m
6h10
Difficult
Starting point in Leysin - Vaud The Tours d'Aï and Mayen are twin peaks visible from afar. The Tour de Mayen is slightly lower than its neighbour, not as busy and provides a more wilderness setting. The climb is progressive with two stages, the Chalets de Mayen and Segray Lake. Just beneath the summit, a very clear view of Lac Léman, les Diablerets, le Chablais, les dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc Massif.
Couspeau mountain: the Grand Delmas
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11.76km
+738m
-731m
5h30
Difficult
Starting point in Bézaudun-sur-Bîne - 26 - Drôme A circular walk on Couspeau mountain, with the summit of the Grand Delmas offering views over the surrounding mountains, particularly the 3 Becs.
The Paillon National Forest
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12.42km
+729m
-730m
5h40
Moderate
Starting point in L'Escarène - 06 - Alpes-Maritimes A bucolic and informative stroll in the back country of Nice.
The Gorges of the Méouge
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11.96km
+556m
-552m
5h00
Moderate
Starting point in Châteauneuf-de-Chabre - 05 - Hautes-Alpes A walk through gorges is always pleasant, and in those of Méouge it's a real joy.
5.56km
+672m
-672m
3h30
Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence A climb to the highest point of this hike around the Chambeyron mountain range, at over 3000 metres in altitude. A summit offering an unobstructed view over Queyras and the neighbouring mountain ranges. A downhill route allowing a well-deserved rest by a lake.
6.21km
+757m
-13m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye - 04 - Alpes-de-Haute-Provence First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
Croce Chabriere
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8.11km
+911m
-902m
4h55
Difficult
Starting point in Bardonecchia - Province de Torino Above Bardonecchia, this cross has a particularly striking view of the winding road connecting the exit from the Fréjus tunnel to the Italian cities, beginning with Turin.
The Croix du Colomban from the Col de la Croix Fry
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8.46km
+329m
-326m
5 hrs
Moderate
Starting point in Manigod - 74 - Haute-Savoie A very beautiful hike on snowshoes which takes you through completely wild areas covered in pure white snow.
The "Aulp du Seuil"
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7.94km
+832m
-826m
4h40
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Bernard (Isère) - 38 - Isère The "Passage de l'Aulp du Seuil" ("Aulp du Seuil" passing): this hike is one of the most beautiful hikes of the Chartreuse massif.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 5
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15.01km
+425m
-1137m
5h30
Moderate
Starting point in Pontechianale - Province de Cuneo Beautiful stage, green at first, covered by neve at the pass then very floral in Guil Valley.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 4
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13.72km
+835m
-1035m
6h20
Difficult
Starting point in Oncino - Province de Cuneo This stage gives you a frontline view over Monte Viso on one side and Pô prairie (plaine du Pô) on the other. Then a climb through Vallanta's small green valley.
Tête de Chalin
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12.66km
+1128m
-1123m
6h50
Difficult
Starting point in Monthey - Valais An uphill hike taking you to the foot of the Eastern Peak (Cime de l'Est), eastern peninsular of "les Dents du Midi", with mind-blowing mountain view points and a panoramic view extending towards the Vaudois Alps. A challenging itinerary with a short aerial path through ridges.
The Pic Saint Michel
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8.68km
+638m
-639m
4h20
Moderate
Starting point in Lans-en-Vercors - 38 - Isère This easily accessed summit is located on a ridge between the "Vallée de la Gresse" and the Vercors plateau. It offers a breathtaking view on Belledonne, Les Rousses and a bit further Les Ecrins.
The Cinquante Anes Cave via the Lauzes Cabin
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9.09km
+800m
-803m
4h55
Difficult
Starting point in Val-des-Prés - 05 - Hautes-Alpes Lovely loop above Val-des-Prés providing a bird's eye view of the famous Clarée Valley.
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