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Val d'Escreins from Guillestre
Visorando Member
9.38 mi
+2,490 ft
-2,490 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Guillestre (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant trail nestled at the bottom of a gorge running alongside the Rif Bel leads to the heart of a valley. Until 1880, this trail was the only direct access between Guillestre and the hamlets of the Val d'Escreins, before the road from Vars was built.
Around the Rocher de l'Aigle, starting from Guillestre
5.02 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,237 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Guillestre (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely walk around this rock, starting off along the Route de la Viste, the old stagecoach route serving the Queyras.
Salva Canal from Guillestre
5.18 mi
+935 ft
-928 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Guillestre (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely walk in a green setting with little elevation gain on an easy trail (along the water) to do with the family, keeping a close eye on young children in the more exposed areas or on the ridge. Some sections offer superb views of Guillestre and beyond, then through the trees to the Guil Gorges.
Circular Mont-Dauphin starting from Simoust
5.04 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,296 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Guillestre (Hautes-Alpes)
This pleasant circular, starting from Simoust above Guillestre, is recommended by the CDRP 05 as part of the 2024 Hiking Festival. Alternating between descents and ascents, it takes you past some interesting sights: the citadel of Mont-Dauphin and the spectacular Rue des Masques.
The gateway to Queyras, between shadow and light
7.85 mi
+2,398 ft
-2,395 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Eygliers (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant hike at the mouth of the Guil Gorges, sharing between trails, paths and tarmac roads, but with little or no traffic.
Eygliers, Gros, Maison du Roy and Guillestre are on the itinerary. The south-facing balcony trail between Eygliers and Gros contrasts with the return trip along the old Maison du Roy road and its turnstiles, which face north.
The Rocher de l'Aigle and return via the Canal Salva
4.34 mi
+1,325 ft
-1,329 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Guillestre (Hautes-Alpes)
A short hike starting from Guillestre with the added bonus of climbing to a small summit for the view, before returning via a wide forest path, then a path that joins the hamlet of Les Terrasses before taking the Canal Salva path that brings us back to the starting point.
Circuit around Mont-Dauphin
3.65 mi
+656 ft
-659 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Eygliers (Hautes-Alpes)
A relatively short and easy walk around the "Vauban" citadel of Mont-Dauphin. From the top of the circuit, there are fine views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, while the section along the river Guil offers a view not only of the Guil, but also of the Chalp canal waterfall. The walk can be followed by a stroll around the citadel.
Mont Dauphin via the marmot trail
2.80 mi
+577 ft
-538 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Eygliers (Hautes-Alpes)
A fairly short and very pleasant walk that allows you to visit Mont-Dauphin in a different way. You can see many marmots, which are not very shy, at the bottom of the trail.
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.
On the heights of Réotier
6.72 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,827 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Réotier (Hautes-Alpes)
A short walk in the forest, on the heights of Réotier, on the path to Tête de Vautisse. This easy hike has the advantage of taking place in a little-frequented area with a more than pleasant panorama of the resorts of Vars, Risoul and Ceillac, as well as a magnificent view of the Val d'Escreins and the sublime Font Sancte.
Les Guions - Champaussel via the Thurifères
4.17 mi
+1,690 ft
-1,696 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
Visit two alpine hamlets above Saint Crépin, passing through the famous forest of juniper trees.
The hamlets of Saint-Crépin
7.24 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
This route allows you to discover the hamlets located between Saint-Crépin and Eygliers, which enjoy an ideal location above the Durance valley.
The Guions - Champaussel - Pra Reboul circular loop
6.72 mi
+2,297 ft
-2,300 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
Complements the existing routes on the Guions and Champaussel, but this time in a circular route, returning to Saint-Crépin along the old canal. A fairly easy walk in a magnificent setting with views of the valley.
Basse Rua - Maljasset
10.62 mi
+4,688 ft
-4,186 ft
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
There is a long crossing before the Col des Houerts, which takes you into the Ubaye Valley.
Alpage de la Selle - Moussière
4.92 mi
+358 ft
-1,581 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
This pleasant second day begins with a climb to the Col de Moussière before passing by the very pleasant Lac du Lauzet, then taking the long forest track back to the Moussière car park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bivouac above Moussière
6.81 mi
+1,640 ft
-1,640 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
Sometimes it is worth splitting the daily walks in two to enjoy an evening in the bivouac. This is the route we have chosen this year, which allows you to marvel at the 360° landscape from the bivouac in the evening and morning.
Moussière - Alpage de la Selle
1.89 mi
+1,283 ft
-59 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
Access from the alpine hamlet of Moussière to the bivouac area located between the Selle and Crousas mountain pastures. This mountain pasture overlooks the Cabane Sainte-Marie, where the sheep are kept at night.
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.
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.
Circular Tête de Fouran via the Croix des Résinières
4.35 mi
+1,873 ft
-1,896 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Réotier (Hautes-Alpes)
An original way to tackle the Tête de Fouran. A truly spectacular panorama awaits us.
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.
Route around Le Ponteil
4.23 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,729 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Champcella (Hautes-Alpes)
A route starting from Le Ponteil that goes round the large, unnamed peak near the Tramouillon hut.
The Les Seyes circular route
3.95 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,099 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Champcella (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely circular route through the woods above Champcella, linking the hamlet of Le Ponteil with that of Les Seyes. A special feature of this circular route is the use of a path recently restored by a resident of Champcella.
Circular route from Le Ponteil via the Col de Tramouillon
9.24 mi
+3,481 ft
-3,478 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Champcella (Hautes-Alpes)
A long walk around the Bois du Bouchet on two different slopes with a 360° view at the beautiful Col de Tramouillon.
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 Tête de Vautisse
6.73 mi
+2,759 ft
-2,736 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Réotier (Hautes-Alpes)
This is an accessible hike that takes you to an altitude of 3,000 metres. But be careful at the end, as the climb is steep and slippery on the rocks.
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.
The barns and chalets of Furfande
5.98 mi
+1,752 ft
-1,762 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Arvieux (Hautes-Alpes)
A must-do hike in Queyras! Furfande is only accessible on foot, snowshoes, skis or mountain bike, making it a village isolated from everything, like a small local "Mafate" (but only inhabited in summer and without the helicopters).
Departure from Col de Furfande, the highest point of the hike (2,500 m), accessible by car from mid-June to mid-November.
A shorter version is possible by turning left in Les Granges, towards the "Refuge de Furfande". This halves the distance and time.
Crête des Chambrettes
7.37 mi
+2,897 ft
-2,913 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
This circular route offers a bird’s-eye view of the village of Ceillac, passing through two famous passes linked to theGR® long-distance hiking routes. Thefirst, the Col de Bramousse, leads via the Crête des Grangettes and its signal station, and thesecond tothe Col de Fromage. Both are part of the Tour du Queyras; the Col de Fromage is a must for anyone doing theGR®5, the Holland-Mediterranean crossing.
Circular route from Les Escoyères via Villargaudin and Le Queyron
7.26 mi
+2,776 ft
-2,789 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Arvieux (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route starting from the hilltop hamlet of Les Escoyères, first following the old Roman road (GR® 58) and then theGR® de Pays which climbs up to the Furfande chalets.
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.
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.
Loop of the Refuge de Furfande
8.44 mi
+2,516 ft
-2,520 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arvieux (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a particularly pleasant route, starting in the woods and then passing through beautiful mountain pastures, crossing the alpine village of Granges de Furfande and ending at the refuge below the pass of the same name.
The Col de Tramouillon circular starting from Les Faures
8.19 mi
+2,838 ft
-2,861 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Champcella (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely hike with Col de Tramouillon as your destination. The route is mainly through forest, with occasional clearings, particularly at the pass. The village of Les Faures is well worth a visit.
The Lacs de l’Ascension and the Pic de Haut Mouriare
10.06 mi
+4,252 ft
-4,259 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Roche-de-Rame (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike with some very steep and vertiginous sections! This hike is a variation on the one marked as PR®.
Lacs Escur and Lac de l'Ascension loop from Lauzet
8.11 mi
+2,654 ft
-2,648 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Roche-de-Rame (Hautes-Alpes)
Loop to the Ascension lakes starting from Lauzet. The hike passes through the small pass of Peyron, which offers a magnificent view of the two valleys, the three lakes and the entire cirque. The return trip along the forest path is a bit monotonous, but this is more than compensated for by the beauty of the landscapes you encounter.
The Rortie ridges
6.43 mi
+2,835 ft
-2,838 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Freissinières (Hautes-Alpes)
Hike along the ridges starting from the Freissinières valley.
Cemetery and Cave of the Waldensians
5.69 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,496 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Freissinières (Hautes-Alpes)
Based on the route already suggested on Visorando, the Cimetière des Vaudois, I suggest a route that allows you to discover, after the cemetery, the Grotte des Fazys, where some of these Waldensians were smoked out during the 14th and 15th centuries. This is followed by a detour through some of the charming neighbourhoods that make up the village of Freissinières, an educational route (arboretum) and finally a return via the Bois de Monsieur, along the Torrent de la Biaysse.
Montbardon - Ceillac
8.53 mi
+3,632 ft
-3,192 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Château-Ville-Vieille (Hautes-Alpes)
The second stage allows you to discover the observation post on the Crête des Grangettes.
Col Fromage from Montbardon (circular route)
9.09 mi
+2,930 ft
-2,920 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Château-Ville-Vieille (Hautes-Alpes)
Circular route from Montbardon which joins theGR®5along the ridges and the Col Fromage before descending via the Vallon de Riou Vert (GR®58).
A circular tour of the Ascension Lakes from La Roche de Rame
11.00 mi
+4,852 ft
-4,852 ft
9h 15
Difficult
Departure from La Roche-de-Rame (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the true circular route starting from La Roche de Rame, with very different scenery on the way out and back along paths that are always very pleasant. Long but without any technical difficulty, and what a treat for the eyes in the meadows around the three lakes!
The Tour de la Tête du Gaulent
8.55 mi
+3,376 ft
-3,350 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Freissinières (Hautes-Alpes)
The Tour de la Tête du Gaulent via the Col de Val Haute is a superb circular route. It crosses secret mountain pastures that gradually reveal themselves, unveiling the timelessness of pastoral life.
Le Queyron
5.89 mi
+2,156 ft
-2,152 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Arvieux (Hautes-Alpes)
A long snowshoe walk, first through the woods and then across the mountain pastures above the hamlet of Villargaudin.
Antique Circuit
9.66 mi
+2,641 ft
-2,618 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Freissinières (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely mountain bike loop, climbing on a forest track and descending on a remarkable trail through a cool larch forest. Fans of fast, flowing single tracks will be delighted. Straddling the municipalities of Freissinières and Champcella, the latter have always fought over the mountain pastures, and this is still the case today. There is a very short section where you will need to carry your bike.
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