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The Col du Palastre
Walker 
11.10 km
+937 m
-918 m
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
Walker 11.11 km
+791 m
-784 m
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.
Walks near Col du Palastre
The six lakes of Orcières-Merlette, including Les Estaris
Walker 
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.
Lakes of Sebeyras - Le Lauvet
Walker 
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.
Fressinières Pass (Col)
Walker 
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
Walker 
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.
From Rif du Sap to Navette via Le Chapeau
Walker 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
Walker 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.
Villar-Loubière - Refuge des Souffles
Walker 
4.71 km
+916 m
-1 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
Efirst stage to warm up your legs before climbing to the Refuge des Souffles.
Ravin des Serres - Vallonpierre refuge
Walker 
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.
Le Lauvet - Lac Labarre
Walker 
19.05 km
+1,484 m
-1,131 m
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Valjouffrey (Isère)
From Le Lauvet, descend to La Chapelle-en-Valjouffrey. Then take the Sentier du Facteur trail, cross the Haute Vallée du Béranger nature reserve in Valsenestre, and finish on the GR®54B trail to Lac Labarre.