Clot la Cime

Starting from the village of La Bréole, the Clot la Cime circuit will take you to the highest point in the commune, at 1,580 metres, with a magnificent view of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon and the Durance valley. This hike is classified as "moderate" but is quite long.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.67 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 649 m
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    Descent: - 649 m

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    Highest point: 1,579 m
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    Lowest point: 928 m

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Description of the walk

Yellow PR® and yellow and red GRP® markings

(S/E) From the church car park, walk to the Fontaine de La Bréole fountain, located about 100 metres away.

(1) Turn right into the lane between the houses towards Clot la Cime - Costebelle, cross the departmental road (D900b) and continue on the path opposite, then turn left.

(2) At La Touisse (980 m), take the path that climbs to the right towards Clot la Cime. After about 500 m, the path turns into a forest track with a few clearings.

(3) Turn right (east) and follow the signs, paying close attention at the numerous junctions with other paths or logging trails. When you reach Clapouse (1,380 m), the trail crosses a wide path.

(4) Take the path opposite (north-west) to the Oratoire de Clot la Cime. Continue climbing north then west to the summit; the final section follows a fairly poorly marked path along the ridge to Clot la Cime (1,580 m), the highest point of La Bréole. The summit offers magnificent views of the Durance valley and the Lac de Serre-Ponçon.

(5) To return, go through the small gate and descend into the clearing until you reach the path you took on the way up. Pass the oratory and return to Clapouse.

(4) Turn right and head south until you reach the hamlet of Charamel Haut.

(6) The path joins a paved road. Follow it for 1.3 km downhill to the Col de Charamel.

(7) Take the path that branches off to the left. After about 650 m, turn right onto a fairly wide path that descends through the pine trees until you reach La Rouvière (1,100 m).

(8) The path follows the road for about 50 metres downhill. Then take the path that branches off to the left towards La Touisse – La Bréole. After 500 m, it widens and joins La Touisse.

(2) Return to La Bréole by retracing your steps until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 930 m - Church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.14 - alt. 928 m - Bréole fountain
  3. 2 : km 0.78 - alt. 983 m - La Touisse
  4. 3 : km 2.44 - alt. 1,270 m - Fork
  5. 4 : km 3.47 - alt. 1,390 m - Clapouse
  6. 5 : km 4.97 - alt. 1,570 m - Clot la Cime - Magnificent panorama of the - Lac de Serre-Ponçon
  7. 6 : km 7.55 - alt. 1,266 m - Charamel Haut
  8. 7 : km 8.76 - alt. 1,242 m - Col de Charamel
  9. 8 : km 10.17 - alt. 1,109 m - La Rouvière
  10. S/E : km 12.67 - alt. 930 m - Church car park

Notes

Please note that the map and GPS track may be inaccurate. Hikers should follow the route as it appears on the ground, including trails, marked paths, signposts and cairns. In all cases, the direction of the route and experience are the best guides.
Be sure to adapt the route to the most limited abilities within the group.

Worth a visit

Under the Ancien Régime, the forest on the slopes of Clot la Cime belonged to local nobles. During the Revolution, it was divided among the inhabitants.

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.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 30 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 25449725

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very shaded path, beautiful view of the lake from the top

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Espinassons
Espinassons

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

The sign indicating where to start is not very clear, and the road is so busy that you have to be careful where you cross it. I wonder if it would be better to park near the cheese shop and start right opposite?

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ajmart
ajmart

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Serre-Ponçon dam when you reach the summit of Clot la Cime. There were a few good climbs, especially as we had done the Aiguilles de Chabrières the day before, so our legs were a little heavy.
For 15 October, it was very warm. We also enjoyed the woodland.
Beautiful mountain scenery.

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Lili_Rousse
Lili_Rousse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Enjoy the walk, sheep flocks present at the start without CPT
Passing through cow pasture, beautiful views

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PatSal52
PatSal52

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Pleasant climb with a shaded section and a few viewpoints. Beautiful panorama at the summit.
Disappointing descent along a path ravined by water and very rocky.

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Cathy 05
Cathy 05

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

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Clémence DMX
Clémence DMX
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Mostly shaded route (great!).
Thefirst climb is quite steep, but it's doable even for people who aren't used to hiking: just make sure you have good shoes (hiking or trail shoes) and go at your own pace, and you'll be fine.
We started at 8 a.m. in early August, which was nice and cool.
The view from the top is very nice and along the route you'll enjoy some great views and varied landscapes!

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gagrob
gagrob
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Great view! A lovely walk for experienced hikers.

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patoutpierre
patoutpierre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A moderately difficult hike, interesting for the diversity of its landscapes, including a magnificent view of Lake St Croix and its dam...

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gagrob
gagrob

For keen walkers!
A very beautiful hike on 24 April 2023.
Some elevation gain but great views of the lake!
Highly recommended.

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Vanessa69
Vanessa69

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike done early in the morning to avoid the heat.
two-thirds of the route was shaded from the sun, with views varying between Lake Serre-Ponçon, the small neighbouring villages and the forest.
We had no difficulty with the route as it was fairly well signposted (PR/GR).

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gagrob
gagrob

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

For keen walkers!

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Hodber
Hodber

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with magnificent views from the summit

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moms
moms

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with all types of terrain at this time of year: sometimes snowy or icy, and other times perfectly dry depending on the amount of sunshine. Magnificent views of the snow-capped peaks and the lake – truly rejuvenating!

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Mareve
Mareve

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike, especially in autumn. Lots of mushrooms.

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