La Chaup – Le Séchier circular loop

An easy, family-friendly walk from the hamlet of La Chaup to Le Séchier. The outward leg takes you through the woods alongside the Canal des Herbeys via the^GRP® du Tour du Vieux Chaillol, whilst the return leg follows the road for part of the way and then runs alongside the Séveraisse.

Details

n°1172322

Creation:
22 May 2018

Last update:
29 Mar 2021

Last review:
25 Nov 2024

Activity: Walking
Distance: 2.83 mi
Average duration: 1h 30
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 207 ft
Descent: - 220 ft
Highest point: 3,150 ft
Lowest point: 2,913 ft

Country: France
Areas: Alps, Ecrins, Valgaudemar, Dauphiné
City: Saint-Jacques-en-Valgodemard (05800)
Start/End: N 44.792793° / E 6.085462°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3437OT, 3437OTR
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Description of the walk

Park on the small square in the centre of the hamlet of La Chau.

(S/E) Head up to the right of the shelter and follow the path on the right (signposted ‘Le Séchier’)

(1) Follow the path along the Canal des Herbeys, on the edge of the woods. It eventually joins a forest track which leads to Le Séchier.

(2) When you reach the bridge over the Combe du Séchier stream, turn right and follow the D16.

(3) Follow signs for ‘l’Ubac’, staying on the D16.

(4) About 600 metres further on, take a wide path on the left, heading slightly downhill.

(5) About 200 metres further on, continue to the right (the path opposite leads to the banks of the Séveraisse); the path runs alongside meadows and woods and reaches the first houses below the Chaup clearing, the end point (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,009 ft - Hameau de La Chaup (05)
1 : mi 0.08 - alt. 3,071 ft - Junction (signposted) – path alongside the canal
2 : mi 1.36 - alt. 2,999 ft - Bridge, turn right onto the D16
3 : mi 1.52 - alt. 2,936 ft - D16, straight on
4 : mi 1.86 - alt. 2,953 ft - Junction with the path to the Séveraisse
5 : mi 1.97 - alt. 2,913 ft - Junction as you walk alongside the - Séveraissette (rivière)
S/E : mi 2.83 - alt. 3,009 ft - Hameau de La Chaup (05)

Reviews and comments

5 / 5

Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5

Ease of following the route
5 / 5

Route interest
5 / 5

monique jacqueton

25 Nov 2024 at 17:56 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An interesting and varied circular route

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Praeludium2020

05 Jul 2020 at 21:34 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the woods to start with, following the canal (I even found some excellent raspberries there); the only downside is the 600-metre stretch along the road, but the rest is well worth the detour; well worth a go, even with children.
Kind regards

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