Aspres-lès-Corps walks

Easy walk, 2/3 in the shade and 1/3 with beautiful views over the vast Drac valley and surrounding mountains.

A superb hike in the magnificent Valgaudemar massif, starting from the charming and picturesque hamlet of Brudour. The well-signposted route is easy to follow and features numerous remarkable landmarks along the way.From the very first steps, we are immersed in a sea of tall, green, fresh and lush grass. The path then runs alongside the rushing Brudour torrent, whose roar cheerfully accompanies our progress.Once on the ridge, the view is breathtaking. The surrounding mountain ranges reveal themselves in all their splendour. A hike that is both straightforward and spectacular, perfect for filling your lungs with fresh air and your mind with unforgettable memories.

Starting from Corps, this is a lovely circular walk, mostly through woodland, suitable for average walkers who are fit enough for the effort; children, under supervision, will fall into this category of participants. Peyrague offers an ideal spot for a picnic and an interesting 360° viewpoint. 

A short walk following the discovery trail around the fortified castle of Saint-Firmin.

Visit to His Majesty the Obiou. From the Samblue ridges, there is a beautiful view of the Pellafol and Obiou plains.

Hike to discover views of the main mountain ranges surrounding Valbonnais. A varied route through forests and alpine meadows, accessible to all average hikers.

The Sanctuary of La Salette is set amidst lush greenery and steep mountains. The suggested route will take you to the summit of Gargas (2,208 m), where an orientation board will help you identify the Dévoluy, the Obiou and the peaks of the Barre des Écrins, amongst dozens of other peaks. The view in fine weather is superb. Please note: the 600-metre climb is covered over the first four kilometres. This hike is best suited to experienced walkers.

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.

This is a magnificent ridge walk around the Sanctuary of La Salette, a circular route offering stunning views all along the way. First, you climb the Gargas, crossing from the Col d’Huretières to the Col de l’Éterpat, then ascend to Le Chamoux to follow the long ridge via the Tête de la Pale Traversière and then the Croix du Rougny, before descending for a mid-slope traverse back to the Sanctuary. Please read the practical information carefully before setting out on this route.

A pleasant walk, accessible to all, where you can take your children along, under supervision of course.The trickier sections are protected. Take your time.Enjoy the view of the crushing foothills of Dévoluy and discover an unusual phenomenon: the resurgent source of Haute Gillarde and its confluence with La Souloise.

From Le Lauvet, descend to La Chapelle-en-Valjouffrey. Then take the Sentier du Facteur trail, cross the Haute Vallée du Béranger nature reserve in Valsenestre, and finish on the GR®54B trail to Lac Labarre.

This circular walk allows you to discover one of the Champsaur’s treasures: one of the few remaining preserved bocage landscapes. As you follow the educational information boards, the trail winds its way through hedgerows, canals and sunken lanes…

A challenging and rugged hike beneath the ridges of Banc du Peyron and Moussière.

A balcony walk with views of the Champsaurin bocage, the Chaîne du Faraut, the Banc du Peyron and the Petit Chaillol mountain.

A magnificent hike on vertiginous trails in the Dévoluy Massif, offering splendid panoramic views of the surrounding mountains throughout the entire route. A real breath of fresh air. Hikers beware: this route is for experienced hikers only and a helmet is mandatory. It is also advisable to only attempt this hike in good weather.

An easy, family-friendly walk from the hamlet of La Chaup to Le Séchier. The outward leg takes you through the woods alongside the Canal des Herbeys via theGRP® du Tour du Vieux Chaillol, whilst the return leg follows the road for part of the way and then runs alongside the Séveraisse.

This fun and spectacular variation on the magnificent ascent of the Grande Tête de l’Obiou allows you to complete a circular loop, climbing up the splendid Cheminée du Petit Obiou wedged between the stone pillars of this wild summit, then squeezing through the two narrow passages on the east face of the Grand Obiou. A few short sections of easy climbing (maximum 3c) and a route largely off the beaten track lend the hike a sense of wild adventure.

This hike is not marked, but it is easy to follow and the 360° view from the summit is magnificent.

On the border between Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes) and Isère, a lovely circular route along the Souloise where you’ll discover the Gillardes resurgences, look out over the Défilé de l’Infernet and cross a footbridge...

This route takes you through forest and undergrowth for a long time, protecting you from the heat and any wind, and leads you to the foot of the Obiou. The 1,500 metres before the pass are on a wide track, exposed to the sun.The path is obvious, marked in yellow at the start, then in yellow and red (GRP®). The markings help you avoid taking the wrong path or trail, of which there are many on this route.Cows and vultures await you at the pass. The small additional loop offers a panoramic view of the turquoise waters of Lac du Sautet and the Trièves region, with Lac de Monteynard. (However, you can limit yourself to a return trip to the pass, which is 300 metres less in altitude). Take the opportunity to admire the Défilé de la Souloise and the Paroi des Voutes. In the distance, the Pic de Bure shows off its characteristic silhouette.

Hike in Beaumont with the almost constant view of the Obiou Massif as your companion. The alternating tracks, paths and trails combine with woods and undergrowth, through the rural activities of yesteryear (mills, vineyards, etc.). This walk is suitable for all walkers, including families who are used to a bit of effort...

A magnificent hike with the Dévoluy range as a backdrop and the formidable walls of Les Gillardes (René Demaison’s playground) in the foreground.

This short hike takes you quickly to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Dévoluy, offering views of the entire syncline and the peaks of Vercors Nord, Chartreuse, Taillefer and Oisans. The view towards the turquoise Sautet Lake is spectacular and, with a bit of luck, a sea of clouds will add a romantic touch to the landscape. Grouse and chamois abound on the slopes of the Gicon and can be seen if you are discreet enough.

Easy hike up to the Col de l'Aup via the Queyras ravine, below the Montagne de Faraut.

An exceptional view from the summit of Gicon!

Châtel-en-Trièves invites you to take this short walk to discover the hidden corners of our village. Nestled between the plains and the mountains, the walk ends alongside a stream where you can enjoy the cool, refreshing air – and why not take the time for a picnic?

At an altitude of 2,000 metres, ruined huts and an enclosure emerge from the ground. These stone shelters, built on a vast natural site, are well worth a visit. The remains of these dwellings transport us back to the forgotten history of a former pastoral past, where it is good to let your imagination run wild, following in the footsteps of those who came before, exploring their history and way of life.

A wild path leading to a lovely viewpoint over the lower Valgaudemar and Champsaur valleys. The return route via the Cabane de la Salette is well worth the detour.

This magnificent circular route, in the Beaumont and Valbonnais mountains, towards the sanctuary of Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette, offers breathtaking views of the Oisans massif, the Dévoluy, the Obiou, the Matheysine and, further afield, the Vercors massif. ⚠️ 20/05/2026: This hike should be avoided in winter. Some sections are comparable to mountaineering.

A shaded path starting from the church at Saint-Disdier, which runs along the banks of the Souloise to the Puits des Bancs. After crossing the torrent via footbridges, part of the route is somewhat steep but secured by cables and rungs to reach the top of the gorges. A true natural gem in the heart of the Dévoluy, the luckiest visitors may spot brown trout and red-legged frogs, not to mention stunning views of the Dévoluy peaks.

This circular loop offers a chance to appreciate the enormous effort made by our ancestors, who achieved a technical feat here by building this canal, which still irrigates the Beaumont region today.

To round off the list of beautiful hikes in the Dévoluy, here is a circular route that takes us to the Tête de Lapras via the Crête des Samarroux. Then, you can choose either to climb Le Nid via the Col de Lapras or, still via the Col de Lapras, descend into the Vallon du Mas to reach the Baudinard hut. It is, of course, possible to shorten the route by simply hiking up the Vallon du Mas and back.

Visit the tunnel dug between 1913 and 1933 to search for water, overlooking the Gillardes resurgence – with spectacular scenery all along the walk!

An easy loop starting from a village in Dévoluy, Le Courtil. This loop can be done in the other direction (which I prefer...), offering a beautiful view of the Pic de Bure.

A good walk to warm up or test your fitness. It takes you past some of the Dévoluy’s sights: the ruins of Malmort, the Puy des Bans, climbing and via ferrata sites, and the Giant Cairn. No particular difficulties, apart from a tricky section with a handrail and small footbridges – which are optional – to access and exit the Puy des Bans and head back up towards a small pass.

A good hike to warm up or test your limits. It takes you past a few points of interest and hamlets in the Dévoluy: Puits des Bans, Le Collet, Le Courtil… No particular difficulties, apart from a tricky section with a handrail and small footbridges – which are optional – to access and exit the Puits des Bans and begin the climb up to Le Collet.

Magnificent view of the north face of Olan (3,563 m), accessed via a typical trough-shaped glacial valley. First, you pass the Pisse waterfall, then you enter this valley deeply carved out by glaciers before reaching the only refuge in the valley. You are facing the Olan with its 1,000-metre vertical wall, but there are still 300 metres to climb to reach the Col des Lauvets with its viewpoints.

A hike to discover a magnificent, fairly well-known and easily accessible waterfall. Then, and above all, a short hanging valley, shaped like a glacial cirque, much more secluded and rather wild.

Ethird stage involving the ascent of a pass with no major technical difficulty, though the gradient is steep in places and differs slightly from the route shown on the IGN map. From the top of the pass, there is a splendid view of the Col de la Muzelle, the Roche de la Muzelle and the Pic du Clapier du Peyron on either side, promising a beautiful stage for the following day. During the descent, you pass through a maze of large, intertwined slabs of slate clinging to the mountainside.

A family walk in the forest in the middle of Champsaur, offering beautiful views of the neighbouring mountains.

Starting from the hamlets above St Disdier en Dévoluy, several large parallel valleys climb up towards the ridge connecting Grand Ferrand to Obiou. This hike takes you up to the Col du Douillet, just below the Petit Ferrand, via the Truchière valley, and back via the Narittes valley. As always in Dévoluy, the landscape is rocky, but the Truchière valley is quite grassy, while the Narittes valley is much more austere.

A hike with no significant difficulty, although it is a little steep in the upper section and mainly off-track. It ends at a curious little summit perched in the middle of the upper cirque to the south of the Tête de l’Aupet. It offers a superb view. Griffon vultures are often seen here.

This is a very beautiful, uncrowded route leading to the splendid Tête de l'Aupet viewpoint and winding through two wild valleys where chamois and marmots take refuge. The summit offers spectacular views of its two higher neighbours, the Grand Ferrand and the Obiou, as well as the ridge connecting them and the neighbouring Vercors and Oisans massifs. Please note: the route is mainly off-trail but does not present any orientation difficulties. See § practical information.

A lovely route between Valbonnais and Entraigues. This peaceful valley, surrounded by high peaks, allows us to discover the two villages and the 14th-century irrigation systems.

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.