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The Buzon Viaduct
Tourist office
4.11 mi
+833 ft
-830 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
This rural and exotic circuit, on the outskirts of the town, takes you to the Buzon Viaduct. A short and easy walk that can be done with young children.
Loop between Treschâtel and Rambaud via the Bellevue farm
Visorando Member5.95 mi
+817 ft
-804 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
An unpretentious loop in the Gapençais region, starting from the hamlet of Treschâtel and passing through the village of Rambaud, along footpaths, tracks and small roads. Not a very shaded route, ideal for a short walk during the cold season.
The waters of Charance
7.12 mi
+561 ft
-561 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Most of the walk is along the Canal du Drac, which allows you to discover many of the structures designed to channel and distribute water to the surrounding farms, and also offers sections with panoramic views.
The Pic de Charance
5.90 mi
+2,562 ft
-2,566 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from Charance, the climb up the breach and to the peak offers breathtaking views of the Gapençais basin, the Durance valley and the Pic de Bure.
Pic de Charance - Le Cuchon - Montagne de Charance via the ridges
8.08 mi
+2,930 ft
-2,920 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A splendid hike starting from Domaine de Charance, with an ascent of the eponymous peak, then Cuchon, followed by a route along the ridge of Montagne de Charance.
A hike with exceptional views of Ceüze, Pic de Bure, the village of Rabou to the north, Gap and Serre Ponçon to the south, the mountains around Dignes with Cheval Blanc, Écrins to the east, and the Ubaye mountains to the south.
A physically demanding hike, but without any real technical sections.
The Selle Viaduct
2.97 mi
+659 ft
-676 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Explore the viaduct (55 m high and 200 m long), a truly impressive engineering feat, part of the
railway line between Briançon and Veynes, overlooking the Selle torrent. A stone’s throw from Gap town centre, with an orientation table overlooking the whole of the Gapençais region.
From the Viaduc de la Selle to the summit of Pic Ponçon
2.79 mi
+689 ft
-669 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A short circular route near the centre of Gap, passing by the impressive Viaduc de la Selle (55 m high and 200 m long), an engineering structure on the railway line between Briançon and Veynes, then by the Aurouze family oratory on the small mountain of Pic Ponçon. This viewpoint offers a beautiful panorama of the Gap mountains and beyond: Céüze, Bure, Charance, Chaillol, Le Sirac, Les Autanes, Chabrières, as far as Morgon and the Alpes de Haute-Provence.
The walk around the Buzon viaduct via the Oursatas torrent
2.92 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A short, scenic and refreshing countryside route on the outskirts of Gap. From the V64 cycle route, you’ll discover the Peyre Ossel boulder and cross the Buzon viaduct. This easy route then returns via the refreshing streams of the Oursatas and the Buzon, and is suitable for children. Magnificent views of the Gapençais region and picturesque paths through woods and fields round off this pleasant route.
The Odyssey Tour via the Brèche de Charance and the Col de Guizière
3.91 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Climb up to the Brèche de Charance to enjoy the panoramic view from the ridge to the Col de Guizière, then descend through the forest. An ideal route for the summer months, just above the town of Gap.
The Charance Gap and the Col de la Côte Gelée loop
6.67 mi
+2,792 ft
-2,785 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Climb up to the breach to enjoy the view from the ridges of the Charance mountain (including the Col and Tête de Guizière), before descending via the Col de la Côte Gelée. Although most of the climb is through forest, the ridges and descent are more exposed to the sun.
From the Brèche de Charance to the Col de Gleize via Les Serrigues
7.40 mi
+2,021 ft
-2,028 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the ascent to the Brèche de Charance with the least elevation gain (less than 300 m), allowing you to enjoy the views via the Col de Guizière, then the Col de Gleize, whilst walking mainly through woodland. An ideal route for the summer months.
The tour of the Pic de Guizière
3.83 mi
+1,837 ft
-1,847 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
The Pic de Guizière from the Serrigues quarry.
Pic de la Greysinière and Tête de Guizière from Les Serrigues
5.63 mi
+2,001 ft
-1,985 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike in the hills above Gap offering exceptional panoramic views. Montagne de Ceüze, Massif de Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Blanche, Monges... A rollercoaster ride along the ridge. Flowers and mushrooms abound!
A tricky section between (3) and (4).
The Bois Vescal de Rambaud
2.08 mi
+449 ft
-449 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Rambaud (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely, fairly easy and not very long family walk. Part of the route is through woodland and along paths in the fields, but it offers beautiful views of the Gapençais and Champsaur peaks.
La Bâtie Vieille via Bois Vescal to Rambaud
5.29 mi
+955 ft
-968 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rambaud (Hautes-Alpes)
A route partly through woodland, allowing you to discover two charming villages and offering a beautiful panorama of the Gapençais and Champsaur peaks.
The Cristayes ridges
Association / Club / Walk leader
9.13 mi
+1,890 ft
-1,864 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Between marlstone and forests, a hike to the south of Gap.
The Buzon Viaduct and the Gap Canal, starting from Les Jaussauds
5.30 mi
+505 ft
-522 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely walk along the Gap balconies. From the Lac des Jaussauds picnic area, the route descends along the route of the old (and never completed) Gap–La Mure railway line, including a crossing of the Buzon viaduct, recently converted into a cycle route.It then climbs back up to the Réserve des Manes, passes the Peyre Ossel boulder, and follows the Canal de Gap to the Réserve Georges Serres, offering beautiful panoramic views of the Gap region.
The Spigots circular from La Rivière
2.14 mi
+581 ft
-551 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rabou (Hautes-Alpes)
A fairly wild trail that generally follows the bank of the torrent, offering a beautiful natural atmosphere and views of small waterfalls. The outward route is accessible to families with children, mostly in the shade with the coolness of the torrent.
The Puy Cervier tour
2.48 mi
+705 ft
-679 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Jarjayes (Hautes-Alpes)
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).
From Col du Tourrond to Notre-Dame du Laus
6.01 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,444 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Jarjayes (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Grand tour of Golf Bayard to the Drac Canal
6.07 mi
+591 ft
-574 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful circular loop around the Col Bayard oxygenation centre, very varied and without any significant elevation gain, offering 360-degree views and breathtaking vistas of the Champsaur.
From Bayard Golf Course to the Drac Canal
6.28 mi
+594 ft
-577 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely circular route offering a varied 360° view, with little elevation gain.
From the Col de Gleize to the Col de Guizière, avoiding the Pic de la Greysinière
5.94 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,762 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route leading to the Guizière ridges whilst avoiding the overly exposed sections of the Greysinière ridges.Starting at the Col de Gleize keeps the elevation gain to a minimum, whilst offering exceptional views of the Ceüze, Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Ubaye (Montagne de la Blanche) and Monges mountain ranges.
Pic de la Greysinière and Brèche de Charance
6.68 mi
+1,818 ft
-1,831 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Much of this hike takes place on a ridge with aerial passages, offering numerous panoramic views.
From Col de Gleize to Col de Guizière
5.31 mi
+1,535 ft
-1,535 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route leading to the ridges of La Greysinière with exposed sections, but offering exceptional views of the Ceüze, Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Blanche and Monges mountains.
Starting at Col de Gleize helps to minimise the elevation gain.
The abandoned village of Chaudun
8.26 mi
+2,070 ft
-2,044 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Discover the village of Chaudun and its history. Walking along the patrol path, you realise how difficult it must have been for the inhabitants to survive there at the time, in a village isolated from everything else in a hostile environment, especially in winter.
The abandoned village of Chaudun
6.41 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,535 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A round trip to this village at the foot of the Montagne de Chaudun.
Tour of Pic d'Aiguille and Pic de Gleize
6.17 mi
+2,641 ft
-2,635 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Route around Pic de Gleize, passing by Pic de Gleize to reach the mountain pastures, offering beautiful views of Champsaur, Dévoluy and Bassin Gapençais.
Pic de la Greysinière
3.21 mi
+971 ft
-938 ft
2h 20
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A short circular loop that leads to the second part, on the ridges of La Greysinière, with some tricky sections.
Can be done in addition to another walk from the Col de Gleize car park.
The Pic de Gleize
8.45 mi
+2,910 ft
-2,894 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Col de Gleize, climb towards the Pic de Gleize, then descend towards the ruins of the village of Chaudun and climb back up to the Col de Gleize.
The Pic de Gleize (long loop via the Chaudun circular trail)
5.53 mi
+2,028 ft
-2,011 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A climb to the Pic de Gleize from the pass of the same name and a descent via the Chaudun circular trail to enjoy a beautiful route with little elevation gain but lots of rockfall.
The 3 Peaks
6.33 mi
+2,100 ft
-2,077 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Pic de Gleize, Pic de Chaudin and Pic de l'Aiguille: three peaks and three panoramas with beautiful views of Dévoluy, with the forgotten domain of Chaudin at its feet, Les Écrins, Champsaur and the Gap conurbation.
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