Barcelonnette walks

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.

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.

This hike offers beautiful views of Jausiers and the iconic peaks of the Ubaye Valley (Chapeau de Gendarme, Massif des Séolanes). This hike is not particularly difficult, despite a few steep ascents and descents and some exposed sections. (see practical information section) Much of the hike takes place in the forest. You will also cross former agricultural areas. You will pass in front of the Château des Magnans, an architectural curiosity in Jausiers. Beware of rockfalls and a tricky passage between (4) and (:5). Read the reviews for an alternative route.

A long circular route taking in the Aupillon via its southern slope, the two lakes of the Aupillon and the Rocher des Cailles.

This walk takes you to Lac de Sagnes on foot from the hamlet of Lans. A lovely path through the forest leads to Lac de Sagnes. Return via a DFCI track to complete a circular route.

The Pissoun waterfall is a pretty waterfall that is easy to access. This circuit around the valley via the Portes de l'Enfer and their cliffs offers beautiful forest and pastoral landscapes and the trail is relatively easy.

This beautiful alpine walk will take you through a beautiful, uncrowded valley, along a path that is sometimes steep. Cliffs, torrents, waterfalls, and perhaps the chance to see a mountain goat.

Discover the Parpaillon valley and the Chapelle Saint-Anne la Condamine chapel.

A lovely walk above La Condamine-Châtelard. It’s fairly easy and offers a wide variety of scenery, both in the immediate surroundings and as you discover the wider area as you gain height and view it from different angles. The vegetation varies considerably depending on the section, and for a walk of around 4–4½ hours, this is a real bonus;

Climb to the summit of Rochegrand, with magnificent views of the Allos valley and the surrounding peaks.

A magnificent hike offering a 360° panoramic view of the Haut Verdon valley at the end of the walk.

A lovely walk, best done when the larch trees turn yellow and ochre. It is very varied with a well-marked path and presents no major difficulty. The only slightly tricky section is the crossing of the Riou de la Saume, a small log bridge without a railing.

A beautiful hike in a wild environment, with no technical difficulties despite 50% of the route being off-trail. Orientation is not a problem either, despite the few cairns along the route; just follow the contours of the terrain and the streams at the edge of the meadows.The Visorando app may be useful.

Discover the Sources du Verdon, finishing at the Cabane de la Sestrière.

Discover the Sources du Verdon, reaching the summit with a magnificent view of the Grande Séolane.

An easy walk suitable for all ages. Play and sports facilities are located along the route.Bring snowshoes during the winter season.Please respect the regulations of the Val d'Allos protected area.

Near the Sestrière hut, discover the sources of the Verdon. Once at the summit, enjoy magnificent views of the Grande Séolane, the Blanche du Laverq, Allos and Ubaye valleys.

A very pleasant circular above Les Orres resort, allowing you to discover a beautiful lake, Sainte-Marguerite, and the springs that feed Les Orres, named Jerusalem.

Starting from the village of Tournoux, hike to discover the upper military remains of Fort de Tournoux: the Fort des Corres battery, the Serre de l'Aut fort, the observation post and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Chapel, via a ridge trail with remarkable views.

The first section follows the “Plein les yeux” route through a larch forest to reach a viewpoint offering views of the Tête de la Mazelière with its ice falls. Then, via an ascent along a wide forest track, reach the wild Eyssalette valley where, beneath the ice, lies the Lac de Sainte-Marguerite, surrounded by numerous peaks.

Starting from Les Orres 1850 resort, a lovely circular route that passes by the orientation table at 2,769 m and Lake Sainte-Marguerite.

A circular route between Les Orres 1850 and the Pic du Boussolenc via the Terre Rouge valley, suitable for experienced hikers.

If you are in the Serre Ponçon area, this hike is well worth the climb. You will walk through a very quiet valley that is rarely visited, even in the height of summer, inhabited only by marmots and a few chamois, and hundreds of alpine flowers of all kinds in July! There is an impressive view of Serre-Ponçon once you reach the pass.

This is a short hike, but it can be challenging in places, especially towards the end. Come on, let's go; enjoy the walk... A beautiful waterfall to cool off in summer.