Jausiers walks

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.

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.

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.

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;

This lovely route offers superb views of the Ubaye Valley, the Pain de Sucre and the Chapeau de Gendarme. A mix of woodland and meadows, and a hidden wetland area off the path. Moderator’s note : reviews of this hike suggest that a GPS device or the Visorando app may be useful Warning! Changing vegetation and the lack of signposting make this walk unpredictable if you do not feel confident navigating terrain that is sometimes difficult and off-trail. Rely on your eyes (traces of previous passage, topography), a 1:25,000 map (which will give you a larger viewing area than a GPS screen) and your GPS (to know where you are and how to orient your map).

A lovely walk starting from Bouzoulières (in the commune of Faucon-de-Barcelonnette). A stunning view once you reach the top. Not to be missed!

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.

Discover the Parpaillon valley and the Chapelle Saint-Anne la Condamine chapel.

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.

This hike starts at the beautiful Lac des Sagnes and ends at Lac de Pelouse, passing through woods (full of raspberries when we were there) and mountain pastures (with flocks of sheep and their canine guardians), where you may be lucky enough to spot lots of chamois.

A magnificent, unspoilt valley, and a stunning panoramic view from the Cime de Pelousette at an altitude of 2,757 metres.

This lovely, short and easy route offers a touch of adventure: it involves crossing a stream over a few tree trunks forming a makeshift footbridge, then wading across another one with your shoes off – a refreshing experience guaranteed.

A splendid hike that takes you over two beautiful red-rock passes and a summit, passing by a lovely lake, all complemented by views of the Cayolle and Ubaye mountains and, in the distance, the Pelvoux, the Ailefroide and so on.

A short and easy family walk when passing through the Col de la Bonette by car.

This is a wild hike with no directional signs, as is often the case in the Alpes de Haute Provence. No major orientation difficulties. It begins with a long descent towards Lac des Sagnes in an area of summer grazing where sheep are present from the end of June. The presence of guard dogs requires vigilance, even if they are not all naturally aggressive. The climb back up to Lac de Pelouse is first through larch trees, then through alpine meadows. Beyond that, you need to join the rocky trail below the Crête de la Tour with a few exposed and somewhat degraded sections until you reach the Col de Pelouse. The final section is not difficult.

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.