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La Bâtie-Vieille walks
The La Bâtie-Vieille historical trail
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3.59 mi
+545 ft
-518 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Bâtie-Vieille (Hautes-Alpes)
A peaceful walk to discover some of the historical curiosities of La Bâtie-Vieille, but above all beautiful panoramic views of the Champsaur and Gapençais mountains (Charance, Chapeau de Napoléon, Piolit, Les Parias, Aiguilles de Chabrières, etc.).A trail with information panels.
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 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.
Circular Puy Maurel route via the Col de l'Ange and the Pas de Lièvre
5.31 mi
+1,483 ft
-1,450 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-le-Laus (Hautes-Alpes)
The walk begins with a Way of the Cross, topped by an imposing radio mast. If you’re not keen on that sort of thing, this walk isn’t for you.
Otherwise, there are numerous viewpoints throughout this walk overlooking the Avance Valley, Notre-Dame du Laus, as well as Céüze, Bure, the Montagne de Charance, the Pic de Gleize, the Vieux Chaillol, the Piolit, the Aiguilles de Chabrières, Mont Guillaume, etc. No particular difficulty, suitable for getting back into shape after the winter.
Pindreau and the Chapel of the Precious Blood at Notre-Dame du Laus
2.28 mi
+246 ft
-249 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-le-Laus (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from Notre-Dame du Laus, this short walk takes you along a route dotted with stone benches to a monument dedicated to one of the apparitions witnessed by Benoite Rencurel. The return route follows a balcony path high above the Plaine de l’Avance. This walk can be extended by adding one or two routes (see § Practical Information).
The statue of the Angel and the Pas du Lièvre at Notre-Dame du Laus
3.70 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,148 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-le-Laus (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular loop starting from Notre-Dame du Laus, which begins with a Way of the Cross leading up to the statue of the Angel. Offering beautiful views of the Avance Valley, the sanctuary and the surrounding peaks, the route includes a few passages that are sometimes too steep for young children.
Loop between Treschâtel and Rambaud via the Bellevue farm
5.95 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.
Chapeau de Napoléon
2.56 mi
+774 ft
-774 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from La Rochette (Hautes-Alpes) (Hautes-Alpes)
An iconic cliff and viewpoint in the Gap area, the Chapeau de Napoléon is easily accessible and offers breathtaking views of the Avance valley and the Gap basin.
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.
Lake Faudon and the summit of Saint-Philippe, seen from the small pass of Collet d’Ancelle
5.02 mi
+1,050 ft
-1,037 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy walk starting from the hamlet of Collet d’Ancelle, taking you to the Saint-Philippe promontory (a former fortified site) via Lac de Faudon, a veritable treasure trove of Alpine biodiversity, and close to the ruins of the village of Faudon. This summit, situated above the resort of Ancelle, offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Gap basin, the Champsaur and the Écrins massif.
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.
Route of the Bournas de Jarjayes via Grand Bois
6.98 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,066 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Jarjayes (Hautes-Alpes)
A varied route linking the meadows of Jarjayes to the dense forests of Grand Bois via Les Bournas. Along this circular route, there are numerous viewpoints overlooking the Gap basin, offering a succession of panoramas that make you want to stop and admire the landscape. Part of the route runs through the forest, providing welcome shade on summer days.
The tour of Faudon via Saint-Philippe and its ruined village
3.69 mi
+630 ft
-630 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a short, half-day hike without any major difficulties, which takes us back to the difficult past of the mountain dwellers of yesteryear who lived in the village of Faudon, now in ruins, overlooked by the medieval fort of Saint-Philippe.
Le Piolit via the ridges from the Col de Moissière and return via the balcony
8.17 mi
+3,960 ft
-3,950 ft
7h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A challenging loop that allows you to climb an easy and very popular summit in the most beautiful way and away from the crowds. The difficulty lies mainly in the return via the balcony, which has some aerial and exposed sections.
Le Piolit
9.60 mi
+3,793 ft
-3,793 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A challenging hike in the hills above Ancelle. A very pretty hike with an initial climb through the woods, then the vegetation thins out to reveal breathtaking views of Lake Serre-Ponçon, the Gapençais basin and even Mont Ventoux. 360° view from the summit.
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