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Annot walks
Annot, land of chestnut trees and sandstone
Visorando Member
8.54 mi
+2,457 ft
-2,477 ft
6h 05
Average
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 Annot Sandstone
3.58 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,378 ft
2h 50
Average
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.
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.
Vérimande - Colle Basse d'Annot
8.00 mi
+2,316 ft
-2,257 ft
5h 40
Average
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.
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.
Coulomp Waterfall
9.91 mi
+3,238 ft
-3,238 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Castellet-lès-Sausses (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely walk to the waterfall and the Source du Coulomp, with the option to visit the Aurent museum, which houses everything the descendants of the former inhabitants found in the ruins when they revived the hamlet. To reach the waterfall, you need to walk along the bed of the Coulomp for 1 km and cross it seven times, which can be dangerous if the flow is too strong.The archaeological remains of the Argenton Mausoleum bear witness to the presence of the Romans in the region.
Circular Mourre Frey, Tête de Travers and La Mélina loop, starting from the Col de Fa
13.56 mi
+5,023 ft
-5,023 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Castellet-lès-Sausses (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A long and beautiful circular route in the Alpes de Haute Provence, taking you along a magnificent ridge path to Aurent, perhaps one of the most beautiful remote little hamlets in France. Sturdy walking boots and walking poles are essential.
The summit of La Bernarde as seen from the village of Ubraye
11.29 mi
+3,294 ft
-3,317 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Ubraye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The ascent is gradual and straightforward. The highlight of the climb is reaching the ridges, followed by the Sommet de la Bernarde and its exceptional panoramic views of the Alpes de Hautes-Provence.
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.
Puy de Rent
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 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.
Saint-Jean du Désert as seen from Le Plan
8.57 mi
+2,195 ft
-2,188 ft
5h 50
Average
Departure from Entrevaux (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely, mostly shaded walk, following theGR® 4 andGRP® trails of the Grande Traversée des Préalpes.
From Allons station to Fugeret station
8.90 mi
+1,975 ft
-2,349 ft
5h 50
Average
Departure from Allons (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This allows you to use the ‘Train des Pignes’ as a means of exploring the area whilst hiking, by changing valleys. The route runs partly through former farmland and partly through mixed woodland (with remarkable trees during the descent towards Fugeret).
Three sections, three landscapes:1/ from the station to the village of Allons,2/ from the village to La Basse d’Annot,3/ from the ridge to Fugeret station.
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.
The foresters’ cottages at Le Pasquier at the start of the trail from Peyresq
10.44 mi
+2,684 ft
-2,690 ft
7h 10
Average
Departure from Thorame-Haute (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Located between the Mercantour National Park and the Verdon Nature Park.
A route of moderate difficulty; on the return leg to Plan de Rieu, you can retrace your steps to Peyresq via the path taken on the way out, which offers a more comfortable hike.
