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The Tour des Clues de Verdaches
Visorando Member
5.07 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,214 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Barles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Fairly easy hike around the Clues de Verdaches, deep gorges carved out of the mountain by the Bès. You will find beautiful views of the Blayeul in the first part of the hike, before overlooking the Bès on the way back (swimming possible in summer).
Col des Cloches in Barles
5.71 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Barles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful hike with no particular difficulties through the mountain pastures to reach the Col des Cloches. You can continue to the summit of one of the bells.
Shorter version of a previously published hike: Les Cloches de Barbes and summit of Chine via Le Forest
Les Cloches de Barles and the summit of Chine via the Forest
10.84 mi
+3,783 ft
-3,770 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Barles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Les Cloches de Barles is no piece of cake to climb! Reaching the summit is like climbing to the top of a layer cake: you have to work up a sweat to earn your cherry. But once you're up there, it's a feast for the eyes. And to get back down, hop, a little bucolic stroll in picture-postcard style, between the Cabane des Prés and the Sommet de Chine, with dancing flowers and smiling meadows. In short, a real fairy tale hiking experience!
Paturage and Barres de Chine
6.86 mi
+2,989 ft
-2,995 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Barles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The Monges massif, a place to discover. A festive welcome from the marmots (with a bit of luck, one that lives in the old Chinese hut). A 360° view of all the massifs of the Alpes de Hautes Provence: Estrop, Cloches de Barles, Cheval Blanc.
Tour of the Auzet Mountains
9.24 mi
+2,700 ft
-2,720 ft
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Auzet (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The Auzet Mountains will charm you, not because of their high altitudes or steep gradients, but for something else entirely. For in the Auzet region, the term ‘Mountains’ refers to the mountain chalets that most farms used to own up there. And it’s well worth a visit.
Clapouse pastures - Authon
6.46 mi
+879 ft
-2,808 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Barles (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Second stage of the two-day trip to the Montagne des Monges.
Tour of the Lame de Facibelle
8.87 mi
+3,051 ft
-3,061 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from La Javie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A hike in the heart of the Haute Provence Geological Reserve: to cross the Esclangon Velodrome, then find yourself at the foot of the Lame (or sail) de Facibelle: a marvel of delicacy.
But also to step back in time with the old Orthodox hermitage of Saint-Jean du Désert, not forgetting the abandoned hamlets and villages such as Tanaron and Pudoyer
Vieil Esclangon and view of the Velodrome
2.57 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,119 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Javie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easily accessible hike with a sublime panorama on arrival at the geological curiosity of the Vélodrome, as well as the Lame de Facibelle and the Gorges du Bés. A very pleasant route through varied vegetation.
The Verdaches Hamlets Route
3.72 mi
+801 ft
-791 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Verdaches (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A fairly easy walk allowing you to explore the hamlets of Verdaches, La Sambue and La Route along a peaceful path. You’ll find lovely panoramic views of Blayeul as you follow a pleasant, varied route through farms, pastures and woodland.
Around the Lame de Facibelle
6.06 mi
+1,873 ft
-1,883 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Javie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
There are some beautiful landscapes around the region's unique geological formations, particularly the distinctive Lame de Facibelle, an impressive "slice" of rock. The route is marked in yellow.
Les Monges
Association / Club / Walk leader
9.95 mi
+2,474 ft
-2,461 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Bayons (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A mountain walk through the forest with beautiful autumn colours. Stunning views from the top of Les Monges.
Clot des Étables via the ridges from the Col du Fanget
6.27 mi
+1,135 ft
-1,119 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Seyne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Snowshoe hike in the Fanget nature reserve, a site that lives up to its name. Ideal for those who want to enjoy nature in a peaceful environment: it feels like you're walking at the end of the world.The site offers six snowshoe trails, but the location allows for many variations: this one uses part of the Crête et Bois de Méarzes snowshoe trail.
Moure Bouchard via the Col de la Bournée
6.92 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,293 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Seyne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Snowshoe hike in the Fanget nature reserve, a site that lives up to its name. Ideal for those who want to enjoy nature in a peaceful environment: it feels like you're walking at the end of the world.
The site offers six snowshoe trails, but there are many variations possible: this one uses part of snowshoe trail No. 5: Négron.
Clot de Bouc from Le Fanget
7.82 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,047 ft
4h 51
Difficult
Departure from Seyne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Snowshoe hike in the Fanget wilderness area, a site that lives up to its name. Ideal for those who want to enjoy nature in a peaceful environment: it feels like you're walking at the end of the world.The site offers six snowshoe trails, but there are many other routes you can take: this one is a variation of Moure Bouchard via the Col de la Bournée with a steeper climb, offering magnificent 360° panoramic views.
Chabanon - Tête Grosse - Le Bressa
7.53 mi
+2,011 ft
-1,998 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Selonnet (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent mountain hike where forests, alpine pastures, rocky ridges and a 360° panorama come together.
Superb photo opportunities, especially in autumn with the rust-coloured leaves.
The route includes some dizzying passages and three steep climbs on rocky ground that can be unstable at times.
A hike steeped in nature and serenity in a mountain world apart.
Les Gardettes, starting from Chabanon ski resort
7.67 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,158 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Selonnet (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A mountain walk that takes you from a woodland landscape to magnificent expanses of alpine pastures, with views of the surrounding mountains and their bare, rocky ridges. Paths that inspire a sense of adventure. Superb photo opportunities await, especially in autumn with the rust-coloured leaves. And occasionally, a gigantic and magnificent tree.
A hike steeped in nature, wide open spaces and serenity.
Tour of the Roche des Brigands from Auribeau
6.40 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hautes-Duyes (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely, fairly easy walk in the Hautes Duyes.
Ichthyosaur Geological Site
2.50 mi
+577 ft
-577 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from La Robine-sur-Galabre (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This easy hike takes you to a fossil of an ichthyosaur, a large marine reptile measuring over 4 m and dating back 183 million years. The trail runs along a fairly cool ravine before climbing up a slope covered with downy oak and beech trees to the Col du Jas. The archaeological site is located 200 m after the pass.
Col de l'Escuichière
5.04 mi
+1,932 ft
-1,932 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Brusquet (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A short circular walk leading to the Col de l’Escuichière art shelter from the Bléone valley.The summit above the pass offers an impressive view towards the Bès valley.
Crête de Géruen
9.30 mi
+2,247 ft
-2,241 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Castellard-Melan (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The view from the summit is spectacular, with a 360° panorama where only the Monges mountains hide the Oisans. You can see south all the way to the Basse-Provence, passing by the Lure mountain, Mont Ventoux, Dévoluy with the Pic de Bure, the Blanche valley near Digne, and more.
Contrast between the Mediterranean climb facing south and the colder ridge.
The Chastelas viewpoint, starting from Saint-Pierre de Beaujeu
6.53 mi
+1,804 ft
-1,801 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Beaujeu (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Le Chastelas is a curious karst collapse on a flattened summit. But it is also the destination of a lovely, shaded and panoramic hike, as the view from the summit is magnificent. Return via the Galèbre valley.
Montclar Castle, starting from Seyne-les-Alpes
6.10 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,470 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Seyne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very beautiful forest walk, situated on the outskirts of Seyne-les-Alpes. Once on the ridge, the Alpine massif offers magnificent views. Montclar Castle is a lovely find.
La Cériège refuge from La Douane
4.03 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,079 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Javie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A shaded hike along a mountain path forming part of the transhumance routes (“La Routo”), in a valley that has returned to its wild state between La Javie and Saint-Pierre de Beaujeu. A walk through varied wooded areas where you’ll encounter fascinating wildlife (in spring: orchids including the bee orchid), a visit to a hamlet, now uninhabited, with a basic but always open refuge.
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