Réallon - Font Renarde loop

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This is a pleasant walk with beautiful scenery along most of the route. The Font Renarde hut, below the Aiguilles de Chabrières, is in a truly superb spot.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.97 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 276 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 275 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,791 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,546 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Areas: Alps, Dauphiné
  • ⚐ District: Réallon (05160)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.575588° / E 6.362535°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 3437ET, 3437ETR, 3438ET, 3438ETR
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Under the last peak of Chabrières
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Aiguilles de Chabrières
The village of Réallon

Description of the walk

Access: The route starts from the large car park at the Réallon ski resort at the end of the D609.

(S/E) Take the wide track that climbs north-east and then north-west near the Courtier ski lift.

(1) Pass under the Aigue Noire ski lift and climb up to the place called Sous Font Guillarde.

(2) At the crossroads, turn right and follow the blue markings.

(3) Near a sheepfold, leave the wide path for a much wilder trail (there are still blue markings).

(4) After a short descent, you will find the Font Renarde hut.
After the hut, continue north.

(5) At the next crossroads, turn right towards Vaucluse.

(6) Join theGR®50on the right, heading south-east. Stay on thisGR® trail called "Sentier Panoramique".

(7) Leave theGR® and take a path on the right that leads back to the station and then to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,546 m - Snow stadium car park
  2. 1 : km 1.18 - alt. 1,669 m - Pass under the Aigue Noire ski lift
  3. 2 : km 1.69 - alt. 1,737 m - Below Font Guillarde
  4. 3 : km 2.67 - alt. 1,788 m - Near a sheepfold
  5. 4 : km 3.46 - alt. 1,773 m - Font Renarde hut
  6. 5 : km 4.21 - alt. 1,700 m - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 4.52 - alt. 1,649 m - Junction with the GR50
  8. 7 : km 7.21 - alt. 1,590 m - Path on the right
  9. S/E : km 7.97 - alt. 1,546 m - Snow stadium car park

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 20 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 18568095

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice hike with magnificent flora and fauna... we saw marmots, ibex and eagles. You have to be quiet and pay attention

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Christel Hosselet
Christel Hosselet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, pleasant
Easy route to follow.
Return via the Reallon bird trail

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User 2727734

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, especially once you've passed the ski lifts. The highlight of the route is the arrival at Font Renarde, with its gentle meadows and streams, after passing under the Chabrières peaks.

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bazut38
bazut38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful snowshoe hike. The valley is magnificent and wild. We were there during the school holidays (zone B+zone C) and didn't meet anyone except for 500 metres from the resort.

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nomisimon
nomisimon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy, pleasant walk. On the way back along the GR trail, there were lots of walkers.

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patcool
patcool

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with lovely scenery, accessible to occasional hikers.
You go from one landscape to another, with streams, forests, clearings...
We had a very enjoyable time on this hike.

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su26
su26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice hike, we even saw a marmot 😁

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la barrutlaire
la barrutlaire

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route with varied landscapes. No guard dogs were seen, but there are grazing areas where you may encounter them. Allow dogs to sniff you without looking them in the face, and speak to them without shouting or whispering. Never cross the herd. It is best to turn back if it is not possible to go around the herd. Never feed or pet the animals. A sign prohibits pets, even on a leash, on this trail. It is posted throughout the trail but not at the start.

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JRCDUPUY
JRCDUPUY

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A gentle stroll to warm up, varied landscapes and numerous butterflies

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Claude6432
Claude6432

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with a pleasant and varied route. On the day we did this hike, we alternated between areas covered with leaves and snow-covered sections offering superb landscapes.
One section was a little tricky as it was not very well signposted after the sheepfold (point 3).

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Gozer L.
Gozer L.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Good, shaded along most of the route.

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didp45
didp45

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A gentle stroll to warm up, varied landscapes and a well-marked trail.

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sandrinette74
sandrinette74

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done today.
The wilder part of the trail is really pretty, we enjoyed it very much. Despite it being a Sunday holiday, we were alone.
At number 6, we decided to continue on to Les Gourniers to enjoy a delicious meal at the Mélèzin restaurant.
Then we returned via the path that leads you easily back to the station.
We were hoping to do a short hike to stretch our legs, but we didn't manage it In the end, it was 15 km but very easy.
Thanks for the hike.

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daubram05
daubram05

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

After a beautiful snowfall, you'll be eager to put on your snowshoes and admire the breathtaking snow-covered landscapes.
I invite you to follow in our snowshoe tracks on this route and enjoy these magnificent postcard views without breaking a sweat. But be careful, this route should not be attempted in case of avalanche risk level 3 or uncertain snow conditions. Slopes >30%

https://youtu.be/kNLakdQeNcs

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patembrun
patembrun

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike completed on 25/11/19, in autumn, in the afternoon, with snow on the trail, golden larch trees, and the route done backwards, but what beauty to be there...

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