Refine your search for walks in Chabottes
Chabottes walks
Around the hamlet of Les Faix, starting from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes
Visorando Member
4.90 mi
+991 ft
-991 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes (Hautes-Alpes)
A short walk around the hamlet of Les Faix, starting in the Ancelle valley. You cross the village and then climb to the higher ground for superb panoramic views of the Dévoluy, the Champsaur and the Rouanne valley.
The wooden roof tile torrent from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes
8.17 mi
+942 ft
-961 ft
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.
Circular loop around Libouze from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes via the GR®50
6.38 mi
+1,709 ft
-1,706 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes (Hautes-Alpes)
From the village resort of Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes, this route allows you to explore the Libouze plateau, passing by some beautiful viewpoints, including the ‘Casso’, which offers a 180° panorama of the Champsaur, the Puy de Manse and the Dévoluy range. You’ll be able to enjoy beautiful scenery alternating between meadows, deciduous forests and larch groves, with the peaks of the Champsaur as a backdrop.
Up the Gap Canal: from Pont de Frappe to Les Ricous
6.71 mi
+328 ft
-489 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Chabottes (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely, idyllic walk with virtually no elevation gain, easy and shaded. Ideal for families. You can walk part of the route and turn back, or tackle it in short sections. Of course, it’s possible to do this walk in the opposite direction.
The canal is always covered, so you can’t see the water.
Please note that between the start and point 2 there is a steep descent through the woods.
Short tour of Chaillol
4.68 mi
+965 ft
-945 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
A short, easy circular loop around Chaillol, starting from Chaillol village, suitable for families. Passes over the Canal Malcros.
Pont Blanc Heritage Trail via the circular route of the Canaux
7.83 mi
+984 ft
-968 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Forest-Saint-Julien (Hautes-Alpes)
What a rich heritage is on display all along this circular route. A railway heritage where trains have never actually run. Right from the start at the Gare car park, don’t look for the station – it was never built. Roman heritage along the magnificent Roman road in this mountainous region. Heritage relating to water management: aqueducts, canals and waterwheels. Agricultural heritage unique in France: the Champsaur mountain bocage. Built heritage: a chapel, a bread oven and farmhouses. In short, you can explore all this heritage at your own pace.
Puy de Manse with return via Manse Vieille
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.77 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,306 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Forest-Saint-Julien (Hautes-Alpes)
A small summit with a 360° view over the Champsaur countryside and the surrounding peaks.
Editor’s note added on 12/09/2021: there is an issue in the second half of the walk; a round trip seems preferable: see the comments at the bottom of the page
Circular Puy de Manse starting from the Col de Manse
4.88 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,447 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
Ascent of the Puy de Manse from the Col de Manse, returning via the east with views of the Puy.
From Chaillol 1600 to Chantaussel
3.05 mi
+121 ft
-1,138 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
A short walk, with very little uphill climb and no difficulty, starting from Chaillol 1600 to the hamlet of Chantaussel (municipality of Saint-Julien-en-Champsaur).
Round-trip walk: you’ll need at least two cars.
Mal Cros Canal starting from Chaillol 1600
4.40 mi
+814 ft
-781 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
Hike along the remains of the Mal Cros Canal, starting from Chaillol 1600. This canal supplied water for irrigation in the area from a glacier above the Champoleon valley (Drac Blanc).
Pic Queyrel via the Col du Viallet
10.95 mi
+3,176 ft
-3,153 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
On this hike, nature is the artist, offering us geological formations carved into the sandstone, each one as astonishing as the next.
Not to mention Pic Queyrel with its extensive panorama from the horizontal ridge line that connects the two high points.
At the end of the hike, you can discover the remains of the Malcros Canal. A somewhat crazy project which, from 1881 to 1923, supplied water to the valleys from a... glacier.
Le Vieux Chaillol from Chaillol 1600
14.63 mi
+5,338 ft
-5,338 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a long hike to reach the Pic du Vieux Chaillol (3,163 m), a landmark peak in the southern Hautes-Alpes landscape.
Please note that the elevation gain is only 1,530m and not 1,706m as stated on the information sheet.
The Pic du Tourond
8.69 mi
+3,894 ft
-3,898 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike will allow you to discover all the contrasts of the Champsaur mountains, from the pleasant fields of Chaillol and the mountain forests with deciduous and coniferous trees to the high-altitude pastures and the stony summit at over 2,700m.
The Balcony of Champsaur
6.14 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,558 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
A balcony walk offering magnificent views of the plain at the entrance to the Champsaur.
Col de la Pisse from Chaillol 1600
9.42 mi
+2,766 ft
-2,743 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike mostly along a balcony path in a sort of cirque, before reaching the foot of the Vieux Chaillol with a lovely panorama. This hike also offers the chance to discover the remains of the Malcros Canal. A somewhat crazy project which, from 1881 to 1923, ensured the water supply to the valleys from a... glacier! Despite the elevation gain, the route involves ascending and descending fairly gentle and very even slopes.
Le Cuchon from the Auches campsite
8.74 mi
+2,874 ft
-2,877 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A classic hike in Ancelle, starting near the village centre and climbing up the north side, through cool woodland. Can easily be done in reverse to enjoy the cool air on the way back.
A circular walk via Coste Belle and Les Ricoux, starting from Pont du Fossé
5.81 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,201 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely circular route on the north-facing slope, mostly through woodland; allow 1 hour 15 minutes for the ascent and 2 hours 30 minutes for the gentle descent.
The Grand Tour of Coste Belle
6.11 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,608 ft
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.
Circular route around Ancelle
7.52 mi
+932 ft
-928 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A walk that allows you to appreciate the lovely setting of the village of Ancelle, nestled at the end of the Plaine de Lachaup, with beautiful views over the village. You start by following the Rouanne (or Ancelle torrent), then follow a lovely ridge path overlooking Ancelle before tackling the only difficult part of the walk: the climb to the antennas before reaching the Plateau de Libouze and its lake. You then descend back into the Plaine de Lachaup via the Ancelle leisure centre and return to the village.
Saint-Philippe, starting from Ancelle Castle
4.09 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,286 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A snowshoe hike over varied terrain, starting in the Pré Matheron meadow, followed by a route through the undergrowth where you create your own path by weaving through the forest until you reach the junction with the ridge line. There, the landscape opens up towards the south.
Tour du Cuchon d'Ancelle
7.83 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,165 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A climb to the summit overlooking the village of Wooden Roof Tile and the ski resort of Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes. The circular offers beautiful panoramic views of Dévoluy, Champsaur and the Rouanne valley.
Le Cuchon
8.16 mi
+2,136 ft
-2,133 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
This summit is a classic in the village of wooden roof tile in Champsaur.
Route du Pic Queyrel and double arch route
8.28 mi
+3,117 ft
-3,100 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike in the Champsaur is marked by curious geological formations in the sandstone.
It is worth taking your time and looking up.
The double arch is a little off the main route, so you have to go out of your way to find it, but it's well worth the detour.
The summit of Le Cuchon
7.91 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,136 ft
7 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
This peak overlooks the Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes ski resort. It is home to the top stations of the resort’s ski lifts. However, the ascent described here starts from Ancelle.A snowshoe hike following the summer trail, which is marked in yellow. These markings are visible on the trees in winter, but not on the rocks.
Loop from L'Aiguille to Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes
4.43 mi
+2,421 ft
-2,421 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a beautiful little loop on the north side below the Autane and Petite Autane, ideal for hot summer days when you want to stay cool. If you set off early, you can see chamois in the ravines and birds. The crossing trail does not always seem to be maintained during the summer, which makes it more difficult (the trail slopes on some steep sections) and it is now classified as difficult, requiring good experience of this type of trail.
Rouanne Valley
2.61 mi
+636 ft
-843 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely, easy snowshoe walk with very little elevation gain, which makes it very pleasant. You walk along the Rouanne stream, often through woodland, but are regularly treated to lovely views.
Circular route via Moissière from Ancelle
2.54 mi
+627 ft
-633 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a lovely, very pleasant snowshoe circular route, particularly along the stream. You walk partly through the undergrowth but still enjoy lovely views, especially around the mountain pasture. We did it in early March and there was still plenty of snow.
La Pinouse
4.65 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,224 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely hike in the hills above Ancelle offering views of the Dévoluy and the Petite and Grande Autane mountains. For walkers, this is a good warm-up walk at the start of the week to prepare for longer routes.
Circular snowshoe loop around the Ancelle resort.
4.92 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,247 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A gentle walk along a narrow path beside a torrent, then the view opens up onto snowfields. Once on the ridges, you can admire the Gap and Champsaur valleys dominated by beautiful peaks and, further away, the Écrins.
Walk around Lake L’Estang
6.40 mi
+2,831 ft
-2,835 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A short, wild mid-mountain walk that alternates between forest paths and grassy areas, with some very beautiful views. Starting from the hamlet of Les Richards, this walk is easy and makes for a pleasant warm-up before tackling a more challenging hike.
The Pointe de la Prouveyrat
3.43 mi
+2,201 ft
-2,201 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A moderately difficult ski tour in the Champsaur region that takes you high above the Drac valley.
The Col du Palastre
6.90 mi
+3,074 ft
-3,012 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant circuit in Champsaur, allowing you to discover a small peak overlooking the Drac valley.
The Palastre loop
6.91 mi
+2,595 ft
-2,572 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
An ascent through mountain pastures and alpine meadows to the pass and then the summit of the Palastre, a renowned viewpoint over the Champsaur valley. The rest of the loop towards the pass between the Pic du Clot Lamiande and the Pointe Prouveyrat is not well marked, but the view of the Vallon du Tourrond is worth the detour. Note that the southern exposure of the slope is offset on the descent by streams and waterfalls that refresh this long route, which is best suited to experienced walkers.
Crossing the southern tip of the Vénasque
6.40 mi
+3,445 ft
-3,442 ft
4 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely walk through mountain pastures and along the ridge, from where you can admire the whole southern part of the Écrins Massif and much more besides.
The summit of the Arche
4.65 mi
+2,454 ft
-2,457 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from the hamlet of Moissière, a beautiful hike that begins in the forest before ending on the ridges and the summit, offering an unforgettable panorama of Lake Serre Ponçon, Gap and the Champsaur Valley.