Barcelonnette walks

A lovely, challenging circular route as, whilst there are no major difficulties at the start, it climbs steeply afterwards. Magnificent panoramic views over Barcelonnette and its mountains, such as the Chapeau de Gendarme, the Petit and Grand Cheval de Bois, and the Petite and Grande Séolane. Views also extend to the resorts of Le Sauze and Pra-Loup.

A stroll right through the centre of Barcelonnette, enhanced by a few beautiful viewpoints. Ideal for unwinding after some long high-altitude hikes, with a visit to the museum and a tour of the historic town centre!

Cross the communal forest to reach the Crête de la Couagne. A refreshing walk in the foothills of the Chapeau du Gendarme, featuring a variety of woodland habitats (sequoia, larch, etc.). The route alternates between forest tracks and footpaths. Beautiful colours in autumn.

A walk in the hills above Faucon-de-Barcelonnette offering views of the valley’s peaks: Grande Séolane, Chapeau de Gendarme, Croix de l’Alpe... The walk is mainly along a small tarmac road. A footpath allows you to shorten the road sections. We walked after snowfall and chose to be cautious, i.e. we took the road. The snow made the landscape even more beautiful.

A lovely walk starting from Bouzoulières (in the commune of Faucon-de-Barcelonnette). A stunning view once you reach the top. Not to be missed!

This lovely route offers superb views of the Ubaye Valley, the Pain de Sucre and the Chapeau de Gendarme. A mix of woodland and meadows, and a hidden wetland area off the path. Moderator’s note : reviews of this hike suggest that a GPS device or the Visorando app may be useful Warning! Changing vegetation and the lack of signposting make this walk unpredictable if you do not feel confident navigating terrain that is sometimes difficult and off-trail. Rely on your eyes (traces of previous passage, topography), a 1:25,000 map (which will give you a larger viewing area than a GPS screen) and your GPS (to know where you are and how to orient your map).

Hike starting from La Frache, a hamlet above Saint-Pons and Barcelonnette. This is a very pretty hike with beautiful views, but it is not recommended in bad weather.Moderator's rating: difficult, between (9) and (10), see reviews

A short walk in the Ubaye valley around structures built in the 1900s. Access and ford issues – see review dated 5 June 2023

An easy, half-day walk, ending at the magnificent Refuge de la Pare.

A ridge walk with breathtaking views of the Grande Séolane and Chapeau de Gendarme massifs. A lovely reward after the effort.

A circular hike to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Ubaye Valley, ascending via the magnificent western path and descending via the eastern path. ⚠️ Please read the practical information carefully before undertaking this hike.

A lovely circular alpine hike starting from the Super-Sauze ski resort, with an ascent of the Chapeau de Gendarme.

A good walk to work up an appetite! Set off from Pra Loup to the La Dalle en Pente restaurant and return via the Chappe chairlift.

A round trip to this promontory offers a unique view of the entire Ubaye Valley, from the bell tower of Méolans-Revel to the Pas de la Reyssole. Please note: at (5), the markings become difficult to read and the passage itself is technical.

A lovely hike starting from Super Sauze. The route via the north face of the Chapeau de Gendarme is not recommended for children; the east face is preferable.