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Col du Palastre walks
The Col du Palastre
Visorando Member
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.
Walks near Col du Palastre
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.
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.
The six lakes of Orcières-Merlette, including Les Estaris
4.13 mi
+299 ft
-1,447 ft
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.
From Roche Rousse to Prapic via the lakes of Orcières and Les Pisses
7.85 mi
+978 ft
-3,373 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent hike taking you to discover the lakes of Orcières, Lac des Pisses and the pretty village of Prapic
Les Prés de Lauplat – Les Naizets
6.38 mi
+2,762 ft
-3,547 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
This stage takes you from the Prés de Lauplat to the Naizets bivouac, passing through the village of La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar. The route follows the Oulles du Diable before climbing via the GR®54, passing the Combefroide Waterfall to reach a grassy plateau.
Sebeyras Lakes – Les Prés de Lauplat
7.56 mi
+3,369 ft
-3,970 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
This stage takes you from the Sebeyras Lakes to the Lauplat Meadows via the Col de Pétarel and the Col de la Béranne. The route then descends towards the hamlet of Navette and the Buchardet Waterfall, before a long climb along a more rugged path.
Lakes of Sebeyras - Le Lauvet
11.28 mi
+5,371 ft
-6,191 ft
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.
Pré de la Chaumette Mountain Hut - Vallonpierre Mountain Hut
6.50 mi
+3,783 ft
-2,215 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Champoléon (Hautes-Alpes)
The12th stage of this route features three passes to cross, the last of which is particularly technical and difficult.
The panoramic views remain as exceptional as ever, with vistas of the majestic Chaillol, the Sirac and the Champoléon valley. The refuge is set in lush greenery at the bottom of a cirque at the foot of the Sirac and on the shores of the magnificent Lac de Vallonpierre. A campsite in a beautiful meadow at the foot of the Sirac, with a splendid view of the lake.
Lac des Sirènes, starting from Prapic
6.38 mi
+2,884 ft
-1,864 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
A walk with almost no descent thanks to the Télémix and the car left beforehand at the Orcières Merlette resort.The Diolon Valley is beautiful and little-known. It takes you from Prapic to Lac des Sirènes. From there, it’s easy to reach Roche Rousse.This hike should only be undertaken when the Merlette resort is open in summer (July and August) so you can return via the Roche Rousse Télémix. (The descent is much shorter as it includes the ride down on the Télémix!)
