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Bès (rivière) - Affluent de la Bléone walks
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
Walks near Bès (rivière) - Affluent de la Bléone
Refuge de l’Estrop – La Foux d’Allos
7.71 mi
+3,517 ft
-4,452 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Prads-Haute-Bléone (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Day2 of this route takes you to the summit of the Estrop, then back down to the Foux d’Allos resort via the Baisse de l’Aiguille. A very technical hike, featuring extensive and exposed scree slopes. The view from the summit is fantastic, taking in the whole of the Champsaur Range, the Écrins, the Queyras and the Mercantour. You’re sure to spot chamois, ibex and marmots. This stage requires sure-footedness.
Route from Val d'Allos la Foux to Val d'Allos le Seignus
Tourist office
9.34 mi
+1,611 ft
-2,385 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A forest trail that will take you to the Val d’Allos Le Seignus ski resort.
La Foux D’Allos – Refuge de l’Estrop
4.20 mi
+2,215 ft
-1,276 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Thefirst stage of this two-day route. An easy day’s walk to get you properly warmed up for the next day’s stage. The ascent of the Baisse de l’Auriac is gentle. At the pass, there’s a magnificent view of the Tête de l’Auriac, the Bléone valley and the Mercantour.
Allos Mountain Hut – Petit Col du Talon – Bayasse
15.80 mi
+3,504 ft
-4,836 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Uvernet-Fours (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The third stage is very difficult due to its length of nearly 26 km, with a few technical sections – particularly when carrying a rucksack – which will put your body to the test. This is why I have classified this stage as ‘very difficult’. However, this stage is one of the most beautiful on this route: wild, technical, with stunning panoramic views.
You’ll cross pastures, wooded areas, mountain pastures and very rocky high-mountain sections between the two highest peaks of the Mercantour: Mont Pelat (3,051 m) and Le Cimet (3,020 m).
You’ll be crossing the northern part of the Mercantour National Park.
Allow between 8 and 10 hours for this challenging stage.
From Pra Loup 1600 via Coste Belle to La Dalle en Pente
2.45 mi
+1,594 ft
-430 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Uvernet-Fours (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
From Allos to Colmars via the Autapie ridge
7.35 mi
+659 ft
-4,324 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy hike starting from the Gros Tapi chairlift terminus. A ridge walk offering constantly stunning and unforgettable panoramic views of the Haut Verdon mountain ranges. An easy route with a final descent to Colmars through the forest on signposted paths. Best undertaken in summer whilst the chairlifts are operating.
Route from Val d’Allos le Seignus to Colmars-les-Alpes
5.21 mi
+568 ft
-1,834 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A route alternating between meadows and forest sections, offering the chance to explore the Val d’Allos and Haut-Verdon mountain ranges.
Allos - Mont Pelat
10.09 mi
+5,577 ft
-328 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The first part of this two-day circular is challenging and breathtaking, taking you through the heart of Mercantour National Park from the village of Allos, via Lac d'Allos and its refuge, Mont Pelat, Lac du Trou de l'Aigle, Le Cimet and its many waterfalls, including Cascade du Pich and Les Bois de Vacheresse.
Circuit of the Chapeau de Gendarme via the north face
7.38 mi
+2,385 ft
-3,999 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Enchastrayes (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.