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Col des Houerts walks
La Pointe d'Escreins via the Vallon des Houerts
Visorando Member 
7.25 mi
+4,331 ft
-4,314 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Summit at 3,000 metres via the pretty valley and the Col des Houerts, with Lac Vert and Lac Bleu as a bonus.
Tour de la Font Sancte
Visorando Member 28.82 mi
+12,621 ft
-12,648 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
Recently created, this 3-day tour connects three valleys well known to all hikers: the Cristillan valley in Queyras, the Rif Bel valley in Val d'Escreins and finally the Ubaye valley.
Walks near Col des Houerts
Maljasset - Ceillac
Visorando Member 9.92 mi
+3,320 ft
-4,242 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The passage between the two departments of Alpes de Haute Provence and Hautes Alpes is via the famousGR®5, which supports theGRP® of the Tour de la Font Sancte on this section.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (4) Maljasset - Refuge Campo Base
Visorando Member 
9.28 mi
+2,408 ft
-3,304 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Quite a long stage but a steady route. A climb up to Col de Mary then a long downhill hike all the way to the shelter, in Chiaperra, Italy.
Maljasset - Ceillac
Visorando Member 7.50 mi
+2,808 ft
-3,678 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Return to Queyras by crossing the Col Girardin via a path that starts off quite steep but then levels out before ending with large hairpin bends that finish at the pass. This is followed by a long descent past the lakes, which reflect the famous Font Sancte, the highest point in Queyras.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron
Visorando Member 
3.88 mi
+2,470 ft
-36 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range
Visorando Member 
36.21 mi
+13,120 ft
-13,783 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.
Ceillac - Basse Rua
Visorando Member 8.29 mi
+4,613 ft
-4,219 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
Passing by Pic d'Escreins, make the connection between the Cristillan valley and the Val d'Escreins.
Ceillac - Saint Véran
Visorando Member 
7.82 mi
+4,321 ft
-3,045 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
The third stage is entirely on theGR®58, heading towards the rising sun.
Ceillac - Le Cros
Visorando Member 6.30 mi
+3,386 ft
-2,585 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the fourth and final stage of this journey between Queyras (05) and Ubaye (04). Passing through the Col des Estronques brings you back to the starting point in the hamlet of Cros.
Ceillac - Maljasset
Visorando Member 
7.74 mi
+3,579 ft
-2,694 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
A stage of the Queyras Alpine crossing to reach the Haute Ubaye Valley, including a section via Lake Sainte-Anne and the Col Girardin.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (3) Refuge du Chambeyron - Maljasset
Visorando Member 
10.64 mi
+2,454 ft
-4,764 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.