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Faucon-de-Barcelonnette - Bouzoulières
A walk in the hills above Faucon-de-Barcelonnette offering views of the valley’s peaks: Grande Séolane, Chapeau de Gendarme, Croix de l’Alpe...
The walk is mainly along a small tarmac road. A footpath allows you to shorten the road sections. We walked after snowfall and chose to be cautious, i.e. we took the road. The snow made the landscape even more beautiful.
Le Chapeau de Gendarme via the Col de Fours and Col du Gyp passes
A lovely circular alpine hike starting from the Super-Sauze ski resort, with an ascent of the Chapeau de Gendarme.
The Croix de L'Alpe from La Rente
A round trip to this promontory offers a unique view of the entire Ubaye Valley, from the bell tower of Méolans-Revel to the Pas de la Reyssole.
Please note: at (5), the markings become difficult to read and the passage itself is technical.
Refuge de la Pare, Soleil Bœuf and Crête des Cognetons
Hike starting from La Frache, a hamlet above Saint-Pons and Barcelonnette. This is a very pretty hike with beautiful views, but it is not recommended in bad weather.Moderator's rating: difficult, between (9) and (10), see reviews
On the heights of Jausiers
This hike offers beautiful views of Jausiers and the iconic peaks of the Ubaye Valley (Chapeau de Gendarme, Massif des Séolanes).
This hike is not particularly difficult, despite a few steep ascents and descents and some exposed sections. (see practical information section)
Much of the hike takes place in the forest. You will also cross former agricultural areas. You will pass in front of the Château des Magnans, an architectural curiosity in Jausiers.
Beware of rockfalls and a tricky passage between (4) and (:5). Read the reviews for an alternative route.
Riou Bourdoux Horizontal Path
A ridge walk with breathtaking views of the Grande Séolane and Chapeau de Gendarme massifs. A lovely reward after the effort.
From Pra Loup 1600 via Coste Belle to La Dalle en Pente
A good walk to work up an appetite! Set off from Pra Loup to the La Dalle en Pente restaurant and return via the Chappe chairlift.
Lac des peatlands starting from Lans
This walk takes you to Lac de Sagnes on foot from the hamlet of Lans. A lovely path through the forest leads to Lac de Sagnes. Return via a DFCI track to complete a circular route.
Portes de l'Enfer and Pissoun Waterfall
The Pissoun waterfall is a pretty waterfall that is easy to access. This circuit around the valley via the Portes de l'Enfer and their cliffs offers beautiful forest and pastoral landscapes and the trail is relatively easy.
Lac de Terres Plaines from the Col de Restefond road
A round trip to this high-altitude lake located in a cirque at the foot of the Chevalier (2,886 m). The trail overlooks the Terres Plaines valley and its endless shades of green.
Chapelle Saint-Anne la Condamine
Discover the Parpaillon valley and the Chapelle Saint-Anne la Condamine chapel.
The dairy farms of La Condamine-Châtelard
A lovely walk above La Condamine-Châtelard.
It’s fairly easy and offers a wide variety of scenery, both in the immediate surroundings and as you discover the wider area as you gain height and view it from different angles.
The vegetation varies considerably depending on the section, and for a walk of around 4–4½ hours, this is a real bonus;
Vallon Julien and waterfalls
This beautiful alpine walk will take you through a beautiful, uncrowded valley, along a path that is sometimes steep. Cliffs, torrents, waterfalls, and perhaps the chance to see a mountain goat.
Cime de la Plate and Lacs de la Braissette
A beautiful hike in a wild environment, with no technical difficulties despite 50% of the route being off-trail. Orientation is not a problem either, despite the few cairns along the route; just follow the contours of the terrain and the streams at the edge of the meadows.The Visorando app may be useful.
Lac Verdet near the Col de la Bonette
A short and easy family walk when passing through the Col de la Bonette by car.
Crête de Tournoux via Serre de l'Aut
Starting from the village of Tournoux, hike to discover the upper military remains of Fort de Tournoux: the Fort des Corres battery, the Serre de l'Aut fort, the observation post and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Chapel, via a ridge trail with remarkable views.
From Restefond to Sestrière via Cime de la Plate and Col de la Braïssa
A very beautiful high-mountain hike at the foot of Cime de la Bonette between the Alpes Maritimes and Alpes de Haute Provence. Very little traffic. Magnificent, rocky landscape. The upper Braissette lake is a very beautiful spot for bivouacking.