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Towards Lalatcha Lake
Visorando Member
8.83 mi
+4,295 ft
-4,291 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Crévoux (Hautes-Alpes)
Head for the summit overlooking Lake Lalatcha.
The summit is nearly 2,900 metres above sea level and overlooks the surrounding area, including the climb up to the Col de Vars from the Ubaye Valley.
Lac du Crachet
4.03 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Crévoux (Hautes-Alpes)
A very pretty little mountain lake full of freshness.
The Razis Waterfall
4.87 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,198 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Crévoux (Hautes-Alpes)
A short, easy family hike. Two points of interest: an art trail and, at the end, a beautiful waterfall.
Summit of Méale
6.07 mi
+2,582 ft
-2,562 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Sauveur (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely loop walk, fairly well shaded, but still offering numerous views along most of the route. The view from the summit is remarkable.
The Parpaillon Tunnel from the Grand Vallon via the Col de Girabeau
5.27 mi
+2,448 ft
-2,454 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from the Grand Vallon, the route climbs to the Col de Girabeau before reaching the legendary Parpaillon Tunnel (currently sealed off). The route offers sweeping panoramic views and is a lovely, nature-filled alternative to the Piste de Crévoux, which is very busy with motor vehicles in summer.
The summit of Le Méale
9.24 mi
+3,320 ft
-3,301 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
The summit of Le Méale offers a beautiful view of Embrunnais, Parpaillon and Serre-Ponçon. Most of the route is through forest on a beautiful trail. What's more, it can be done from May to mid-November.
Mont Orel
6.27 mi
+2,605 ft
-2,595 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-André-d'Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
Mont Orel overlooks Embrun. It is reached via the Col de la Coche. A walk along the peaks to the crosses. Magnificent views over the stretch of Lac de Serre-Ponçon, the surrounding valleys and the Écrins in the distance. A gentler descent via the Pra Leydon chapel. A hike that ends with a contemplative stroll through the Saluces Forest. A very quiet hike, apart from a few chamois at the summit.The only slight difficulty is spotting the cairns in the mountain pastures.
The Roche Blanche bridge from Mélezet
4.78 mi
+587 ft
-568 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy hike starting from Mélezet with lovely views of the village and Les Orres resort.
The route follows the old Baratier irrigation canal for about 1.5km.
Col de Vars
8.77 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,453 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant and easy walk to the Col de Vars, where you are sure to spot marmots.
The Cols de l'Écuelle and Cols de Vars starting from Vars-les-Claux
5.57 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,572 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful family hike starting from the Vars-les-Claux resort, taking you to the Col de l'Écuelle via the old Combe Froide rock glacier and then the very touristy Col de Vars.
There are many variations on this hike, but I suggest the wildest route possible to avoid the human developments on the mountain.
Pointe de l'Eyssina
5.53 mi
+2,359 ft
-2,359 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent hike that takes you along a pleasant ridge to a summit with spectacular views. Breathtaking 360° panorama of the Embrunais, Dévoluy, Écrins, Queyras and Ubaye.
The route is on an unmarked trail, so you will need to supplement the description with the Visorando app.
The Belvédère and Lake Sainte-Marguerite
6.35 mi
+2,310 ft
-2,283 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
The first section follows the “Plein les yeux” route through a larch forest to reach a viewpoint offering views of the Tête de la Mazelière with its ice falls. Then, via an ascent along a wide forest track, reach the wild Eyssalette valley where, beneath the ice, lies the Lac de Sainte-Marguerite, surrounded by numerous peaks.
The Les Orres orientation table and Lake Sainte-Marguerite
9.11 mi
+3,491 ft
-3,471 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from Les Orres 1850 resort, a lovely circular route that passes by the orientation table at 2,769 m and Lake Sainte-Marguerite.
Pic de Boussolenc circular route
8.76 mi
+3,871 ft
-3,891 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route between Les Orres 1850 and the Pic du Boussolenc via the Terre Rouge valley, suitable for experienced hikers.
The RTM dams on the Torrent des Vachères
1.05 mi
+272 ft
-272 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sauveur (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike that allows you to discover France’s first experimental site run by the ONF’s Mountain Land Restoration Service (RTM). The first dam built to curb erosion caused by the torrent dates back to 1868 and, following its success, this example was replicated throughout France. Along the trail, you’ll find fun, interactive explanations in hidden caches. This is the Sens’Actions Trail. A delight for young and old alike.
Jerusalem Spring
3.37 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,129 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a short hike, but it can be challenging in places, especially towards the end. Come on, let's go; enjoy the walk...
A beautiful waterfall to cool off in summer.
The Col du Pouzenc
8.84 mi
+3,976 ft
-3,986 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
If you are in the Serre Ponçon area, this hike is well worth the climb. You will walk through a very quiet valley that is rarely visited, even in the height of summer, inhabited only by marmots and a few chamois, and hundreds of alpine flowers of all kinds in July!
There is an impressive view of Serre-Ponçon once you reach the pass.
Lac Sainte-Marguerite and Source de Jérusalem
5.97 mi
+1,903 ft
-2,156 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
A very pleasant circular above Les Orres resort, allowing you to discover a beautiful lake, Sainte-Marguerite, and the springs that feed Les Orres, named Jerusalem.
Around the cliffs of the Durance and Lake Siguret
1.79 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-d'Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
This is an easy, short walk that runs along the cliffs overlooking the Durance with views of the valley on one side and around Lake Siguret on the other.
Belvédère de l'Homme de Pierre
7.34 mi
+1,932 ft
-1,926 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Risoul (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a beautiful route with no real difficulties, offering magnificent scenery along most of the way. The 360° view from the Homme de Pierre viewpoint is truly spectacular. The Martinat ridge also offers superb panoramic views.
The rock of Embrun, its ramparts, gardens, canals and the Durance river.
2.68 mi
+344 ft
-348 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
Another way to discover Embrun. Walk on the rock from the viewpoint, then under the rock with its gardens and canals, a short detour to discover the Durance before completing the circular route in Embrun via the cathedral, the Maison des Chanonges, and the Tour Brune.
Le Roc in Embrun, a history waiting to be discovered
1.96 mi
+305 ft
-318 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
A family hike to discover the historical and military past of Le Roc, on which the town of Embrun was built. Bring your binoculars.
Col de Serenne and Crête de la Selle from Vars
10.59 mi
+3,301 ft
-3,301 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
A long loop passing through two passes and several ridge crossings, traversing mountain pastures. The Couniets and Selle ridges are wild and rarely visited. Magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.
The Selle ridges
7.14 mi
+2,060 ft
-2,031 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike starting from the village of Sainte-Catherine. You will pass from one valley to another. Along the way, you will see a beautiful valley, numerous marmots and an interesting descent along the Chagnon torrent.
Crêtes de Vars via Vars-Sainte-Catherine
6.44 mi
+2,703 ft
-2,690 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent route along a jagged rocky ridge offering sublime views of Font Sancte and the surrounding peaks. Panoramic views of the Écrins mountains throughout.
Plat Aiguille viewpoint
3.73 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,102 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Baratier (Hautes-Alpes)
A very pleasant walk in a beautiful forest, enjoying the shade in summer or the beautiful autumn colours.
La Mortice from Sainte-Catherine
14.28 mi
+4,216 ft
-4,186 ft
10h 15
Difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
Heading towards La Mortice and its three small peaks at over 3,000m.
Magnificent views from this ridge after passing the small Lac des Neuf Couleurs on the way up.
La Mortice
9.06 mi
+3,383 ft
-3,383 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
La Mortice offers beautiful views over the upper Ubaye valley and is accessible to any hiker accustomed to the mountains.
The Auberge des Pinées
4.77 mi
+1,263 ft
-1,270 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Châteauroux-les-Alpes (Hautes-Alpes)
This route, which partly follows theGR®50and 653D trails, is a pleasant walk on the outskirts of the Écrins National Park.
Canal and Demoiselles Coiffées at the gateway to the Ecrins
10.33 mi
+2,700 ft
-2,710 ft
7h 05
Moderate
Departure from Châteauroux-les-Alpes (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike in the Alps, between forests and rocks, torrents and canals, with some very interesting geological features.
The trail follows an ancient irrigation canal, the Gramorel Canal, which runs sometimes in the open air and sometimes in large conduits of varying ages.
It is possible to continue on to the Pisse waterfall.
L'Auberge des Pinées
5.67 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,253 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Châteauroux-les-Alpes (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant walk through the Rabioux Valley, offering the chance to discover a unique cluster of fairy chimneys dominated by a lovely waterfall.
Roche Rousse viewpoint
National Park
2.13 mi
+669 ft
-666 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Châteauroux-les-Alpes (Hautes-Alpes)
This walk leads to the top of the Roche Rousse cliff and offers a lovely view over Châteauroux and the Durance and Rabioux valleys.
The Roche Rousse viewpoint is reached via a shaded, gentle path that allows you to gain height easily... ideal for a ‘landscape appreciation’ break on arrival!
The Lac des Neuf Couleurs below La Mortice
9.15 mi
+3,068 ft
-3,068 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
Visit the lake of the same name as the one below Brec du Chambeyron in Ubaye. It is located at the bottom of Val d'Escreins and at the foot of La Mortice.
Oratory and Source of the Font Sancte from the Escreins car park
Association / Club / Walk leader6.73 mi
+1,923 ft
-1,923 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
An unmissable hike that allows you to explore the Val d’Escreins and make your way up to the source of the Rif Bel stream, alternating between its two banks. Along the way, you may come across some remarkable trees that are hundreds of years old.
The Crêtes de Vars via the Val d'Escreins
6.94 mi
+2,822 ft
-2,841 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful classic hike that starts from Val d'Escreins (nature reserve) and climbs up to the ridges overlooking the Vars Valley, then descends further down via another pass.
Pic d’Escreins from the Val d’Escreins
6.59 mi
+3,409 ft
-3,399 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
The Pic d'Escreins is a peak at an altitude of 2,700 m, situated between two slopes.
It takes you from the Val d'Escreins Nature Reserve to the Queyras Massif.
This route starts from the Val d’Escreins, which is 6 km from the Pic d'Escreins, with a total ascent of 1,200 m.
The ascent is steady throughout, with sections featuring steps and cables between points (3) and (4), where you must remain vigilant but which present no major technical difficulty.
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