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Val d'Escreins from Guillestre
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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.
A circular route to Le Cugulet and the Pic d’Escreins from Guillestre
11.68 mi
+5,551 ft
-5,554 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Guillestre (Hautes-Alpes)
A long and challenging hike starting from Guillestre and returning via the Val d’Escreins, with magnificent views and a wild, unspoilt atmosphere.
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.
Around the village of Risoul
4.02 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,253 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Risoul (Hautes-Alpes)
A short walk, lasting no more than 3 hours, which does not take into account the recent flooding in the village of Risoul.
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.
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.
Circular Guions loop via Le Villard
3.51 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,473 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular walk that is easy and offers the chance to discover the famous incense-bearing junipers of the Saint-Crépin forest, returning via the hamlet of Villard and finishing in the pine forest to the west of Saint-Crépin.
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.
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