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The Pic de Charance
Visorando member 
9.50 km
+781 m
-782 m
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from Charance, the climb up the breach and to the peak offers breathtaking views of the Gapençais basin, the Durance valley and the Pic de Bure.
The wooden roof tile torrent from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes
Visorando member 
13.15 km
+287 m
-293 m
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes (Hautes-Alpes)
In the heart of Champsaur, this hike is beautiful but also very exotic, as it climbs up the wooden roof tile torrent valley in an atmosphere reminiscent of a Spanish canyon.
The Grand Tour of Coste Belle
Visorando member 
9.83 km
+488 m
-490 m
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely hike to discover an ancient village in ruins, offering panoramic views of the Champsaur valley.
The Odyssey Tour via the Brèche de Charance and the Col de Guizière
Visorando member 
6.29 km
+577 m
-577 m
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Climb up to the Brèche de Charance to enjoy the panoramic view from the ridge to the Col de Guizière, then descend through the forest. An ideal route for the summer months, just above the town of Gap.
The flat section of the Drac Canal
Visorando member 4.18 km
+84 m
-90 m
1h 25
Easy
Departure from La Roche-des-Arnauds (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant little walk above Gap, between the pine and oak forest, then along the Drac Canal. Without any difficulty, it offers a beautiful view of Céüse and the mountains south of Gap, including the Lure mountain.
The Charance Gap and the Col de la Côte Gelée loop
Visorando member 10.74 km
+851 m
-849 m
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Climb up to the breach to enjoy the view from the ridges of the Charance mountain (including the Col and Tête de Guizière), before descending via the Col de la Côte Gelée. Although most of the climb is through forest, the ridges and descent are more exposed to the sun.
Walks near Canal de Gap
The six lakes of Orcières-Merlette, including Les Estaris
Visorando member 
6.65 km
+91 m
-441 m
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike has been suitable for all ages since 2020. Using the chairlifts (Drouvet 1 and 2 for the outward journey and Roche Rousse for the return journey) makes it easy. The six large lakes are visited on the way down. A variant towards the Col de Freissinières is possible. The landscapes are magnificent, especially at the starting point at the top of Drouvet. The lakes are all very beautiful and diverse.
Fressinières Pass (Col)
Visorando member 
21.23 km
+1,366 m
-1,497 m
10h 00
Difficult
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
From Prapic to Dormillouse via the Fressinières Pass.
Please note: the height difference is only 1200 m.
Vallonpierre refuge - Sebeyras lakes
Visorando member 
22.91 km
+1,308 m
-1,297 m
10h 15
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Vallonpierre refuge, the hike takes you to the Rif du Sap chapel, then to the charming village of La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar, where you can stop for refreshments at a local grocery store. The route then crosses the Valgaudémar National Forest before reaching the magnificent lakes of Pétarel and Sebeyras.
Ravin des Serres - Vallonpierre refuge
Visorando member 
16.14 km
+1,566 m
-1,591 m
9h 05
Difficult
Departure from L'Argentière-la-Bessée (Hautes-Alpes)
The hike begins with the ascent of the Pas de la Cavale, which rises to an altitude of 2,735 metres. After this climb, you will reach the Pré de la Chaumette refuge. From there, another climb will take you along the imposing Sirac, passing through the Vallette, Gouiran and Vallonpierre passes. The route ends at the Vallonpierre refuge.
Lakes of Sebeyras - Le Lauvet
Visorando member 
18.12 km
+1,643 m
-1,893 m
9h 50
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Sebeyras Lakes, the route will first take you to the Col de Pétarel. From there, you will descend towards Saint-Maurice-en-Valgodemar. You will then follow the old transhumance paths to reach the Six Cabanes, then climb the Col de Menoux to Lauvet.
From Rif du Sap to Navette via Le Chapeau
Visorando member 11.89 km
+1,233 m
-1,311 m
6h 55
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful and challenging hike in the hills, varied with some unexpected sections. Stunning views. Be careful, there are many tricky and slippery sections. Avoid in wet weather.
From Villar-Loubière to La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar via Lac du Lautier
Visorando member 13.35 km
+1,457 m
-1,364 m
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful, varied hike with stunning views and a lake perfect for relaxing. A pleasant climb (a little steep at the start and very end), in the shade (early in the morning) for a good half of the route; a fairly long and difficult descent over scree. A full day's hike. Use the shuttle bus or bring two vehicles.
