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Asse (rivière) walks
Clue de la Melle
Visorando Member
9.55 mi
+2,126 ft
-2,100 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Senez (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A hike above the Asse Valley offering views of the narrow Melle Gorges and the landscapes of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
You can climb to 1,200 metres, where an isolated chapel on the plateau is the only remnant of a hamlet that was home to great acts of resistance before being destroyed.
Circular route from Bras d'Asse to Vieux Bras d'Asse
3.09 mi
+512 ft
-509 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bras-d'Asse (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Short circular route leading to the old village, which is currently being restored by enthusiasts.
Some lovely views of the Asse and the Valensole plateau.
Walks near Asse (rivière)
From Blieux to the Mont Chiran Observatory via the Mourre de Chanier
10.30 mi
+4,626 ft
-1,542 ft
8h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Blieux (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
First stage of the circular route from the village of Blieux to the Mont Chiran Observatory. You’ll climb gradually towards the ridges to tackle the day’s peaks: the Mourre de Chanier (1,930 m), the highest point of the stage, the Petit Mourre (1,873 m) and the Grand Mourre (1,898 m), before reaching the Mont Chiran Observatory (1,905 m). The panoramic views stretch out over Lake Sainte-Croix, the Verdon and the surrounding mountain ranges, including the Mercantour. Arrival at the observatory marks the end of this first day, with a welcome water source for the campsite.
From the Mont Chiran Observatory to Blieux
8.28 mi
+636 ft
-3,711 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Blieux (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Second stage of the circular route from Blieux to Mont Chiran. You leave the Mont Chiran Observatory and follow the ridges northwards towards L’Hauteur (1,777 m), the day’s highest point. After taking in the views of the Mercantour and the Observatory, you’ll gradually descend towards the Col de Reibert (1,464 m) and then follow the long stony track back to the village of Blieux. A day with a gentler elevation gain, but still very open and offering a change of scenery, which brings this tour of the Verdon peaks to a magnificent close.
Summit of the Huby – Trévans lodge – Ferme du Grais in Saint-Jurs
8.92 mi
+1,257 ft
-2,510 ft
5h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jurs (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Following tracks, paths and little-used trails, this walk will take you to the Belvédère de l’Huby, where you’ll be treated to a superb 360° panorama, stretching from Sainte-Baume to Ventoux, Lure, Bure and beyond… A haven of coolness and greenery awaits you at the Lodge de Trévans for your lunch break. From there, you can choose to follow the return route described or shorten the walk by taking the signposted path that leads from the lodge to the Délasse footbridge over the Estoublaisse.
Castellane - Senez
11.17 mi
+2,454 ft
-2,270 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Castellane (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Route Napoléon via theGR®® 406 – Stage 4/6: Castellane – Senez
From Allons station to Fugeret station
8.90 mi
+1,975 ft
-2,349 ft
5h 50
Moderate
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.