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The Curbans slate tiles
A spring walk with panoramic views of the Montagne d’Aujour and the Ceüse cliff, all the way to Bure and the old village of Chaillol!
The Sainte-Croix of La Saulce
A varied hike visiting the villages of La Saulce, Lardier and Valença, crossing the vast forests of the Bois de la Pinée. The highlight is the view from Sainte-Croix, a true promontory overlooking the Durance valley.
Serre de Malamort
The Serre de Malamort ridge is a remarkable balcony offering superb views, particularly of Dévoluy, Les Écrins and the Durance valley. The route often passes through woodland, so you can enjoy the beautiful colours of autumn.
Tour of Tallard Castle via Saint-Abdon Hill
This family walk crosses the hill of Saint-Abdon, on the northern edge of which Tallard Castle was built, following the ridge. Please note that some sections run alongside the cliff.
It offers magnificent views over the Durance valley, the Montagne de Céüse and the Pic de Bure. The return route takes you across the plain, on the Durance side, past orchards, vineyards and allotments.
Circular from Tallard to Venterol
Circular loop above Tallard, mostly through pine forest.
Les Marinons from Tallard
Loop above Tallard via Ville Vieille, which was the old village.
Les Chanderettes
Very pretty summit with a 360° view. From Mont Ventoux to the Écrins and from Dévoluy to the Monges massif.
The route is varied, with very little tarmac, forest tracks and trails.
The climb is very pleasant among the oak and box trees.
The Pic de Crigne and Crêtes de la Selle route
Magnificent viewpoint above the Val de Durance with a 360° view from the summit.
Crossing Jalinier and Barrican via the ridges
This hike has two contrasting sections: the start and the end take place on trails and pastoral tracks, which lend themselves to daydreaming. Crossing the ridges becomes technical (without major difficulties) as you approach the summit of Jalinier, with no real path but a passage open in the vegetation and the rocky ridge of the summit. With an unexpected exit to pass the summit bastion.
See practical information regarding the final section of the Jalinier summit.
La Tête de Boursier
Hike above Claret, on the border between the Alpes de Provence and the Hautes-Alpes.
The Cristayes ridges
Between marlstone and forests, a hike to the south of Gap.
Route of the Bournas de Jarjayes via Grand Bois
A varied route linking the meadows of Jarjayes to the dense forests of Grand Bois via Les Bournas. Along this circular route, there are numerous viewpoints overlooking the Gap basin, offering a succession of panoramas that make you want to stop and admire the landscape. Part of the route runs through the forest, providing welcome shade on summer days.
Céüze via the Pas du Loup
This loop runs along much of the foot of the Céüze cliff, then reaches the summit via the Pas du Loup before descending along the ridges.
The Petite Céüse circular from Col des Guérins
This short hike offers panoramic views of the Gap valley and, above all, the Céüse mountain.
Céüsette (or Petite Céüse) from Les Guérins via the GRP®
Just a stone’s throw from the Montagne de Céüse and its famous limestone cliffs, the Petite Céüse offers a magnificent view of the cliff, the Gap basin and the peaks of the Écrins.
On the heights above Lake Pelleautier
An easy walk starting from Lake Pelleautier, with stunning views over the Gap region and the surrounding mountains.
Below the Corniche de Céüse and Lake Pelleautier
Starting from Lake Pelleautier, enjoy a pleasant hike at the foot of Montagne de Céüse along the long forest road dominated by cliffs and offering superb panoramic views.
From Col du Tourrond to Notre-Dame du Laus
A circular path in the forest above the sanctuary of Notre-Dame du Laus offers numerous views of the Avance Valley, Notre-Dame du Laus, Céüze, Bure, Charance, Gleize and the peaks of Champsaur, all the way to Mont Guillaume. No particular difficulty.
The Puy Cervier tour
From the Col du Tourrond, this short walk in the forest offers few views but plenty of peace and quiet. It can be supplemented by one or two routes (see § Practical information).
The Tour de la Montagne de Ceüse
A remarkable circuit on the Ceüse mountain.
The ridges of Céüse West: La Manche – Crête de Lumineuse – Crête de Raux
A route starting from the old ski resort, taking in the ridges of the Céüse mountain via its western slope. From the Sapie valley, this route leads to the La Manche ridge, which you follow to the Crête de Lumineuse. The hike continues via the two summits of the Crête de Raux, offering a remarkable panorama of the surrounding peaks, before descending back to the starting point.
The statue of the Angel and the Pas du Lièvre at Notre-Dame du Laus
A circular loop starting from Notre-Dame du Laus, which begins with a Way of the Cross leading up to the statue of the Angel. Offering beautiful views of the Avance Valley, the sanctuary and the surrounding peaks, the route includes a few passages that are sometimes too steep for young children.
Circular Puy Maurel route via the Col de l'Ange and the Pas de Lièvre
The walk begins with a Way of the Cross, topped by an imposing radio mast. If you’re not keen on that sort of thing, this walk isn’t for you.
Otherwise, there are numerous viewpoints throughout this walk overlooking the Avance Valley, Notre-Dame du Laus, as well as Céüze, Bure, the Montagne de Charance, the Pic de Gleize, the Vieux Chaillol, the Piolit, the Aiguilles de Chabrières, Mont Guillaume, etc. No particular difficulty, suitable for getting back into shape after the winter.