The Guions - Champaussel - Pra Reboul circular loop

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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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.82 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 05 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 700 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 701 m

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    Highest point: 1,394 m
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    Lowest point: 917 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the northern entrance to the village (information boards about the thurifers).

(S/E) Take the discovery trail.

(1) Leave the trail and continue along the old canal (you can also reach Les Guions via the Thurifères trail, which has several information panels about these rare trees; this route is less pleasant but more cultural).

(2) After 1.5 km, leave the canal and climb up to the right into a valley (sign) via a small path.
Join the discovery trail to reach the hamlet of Les Guions (visit the hamlet). Cross it.

(3) Take the marked path on the left towards Champaussel. Descend to the bottom of a valley, cross the Torrent de Pra Reboul on a small bridge before reaching the hamlet and crossing it.

(4) Above Champaussel, take the path on the left towards Combe Mounière. Continue straight ahead for about 1 km on the plateau until you reach a crossroads near the altitude of 1351.

(5) Take the path on the left, heading south. Stay on this path, which descends straight down to Pra Reboul. Reach the bottom of the hamlet.

(6) Follow the road to the left until you reach the Moulin Queyras crossroads.

(7) Turn left, go around Moulin Queyras via a path and reach the forest. Find a cairn on the right.

(8) Follow the path that winds its way up the old canal, which you follow southwards before rejoining the outward route.

(2) Retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 919 m - Saint-Crépin
  2. 1 : km 0.28 - alt. 971 m - Along the canal
  3. 2 : km 1.01 - alt. 1,016 m - Climb to the right.
  4. 3 : km 2.44 - alt. 1,297 m - Les Guions, on the left
  5. 4 : km 4.13 - alt. 1,316 m - Champaussel, path on the left
  6. 5 : km 5.48 - alt. 1,299 m - Path on the left
  7. 6 : km 7.69 - alt. 917 m - Pra Reboul
  8. 7 : km 8.16 - alt. 923 m - Path on the left
  9. 8 : km 8.51 - alt. 943 m - Moulin Queyras, on the right
  10. S/E : km 10.81 - alt. 918 m - Saint-Crépin

Notes

Fountains in every hamlet and shelters available.
Good walking shoes are recommended and a map is useful.

Worth a visit

The hamlet of Les Guions (and its chapel) was completely renovated in the 1960s by an association from Lyon. It is now a large lodge available to rent for associations or groups.
The old village of Saint-Crépin and its airfield, from which gliders from many countries take off.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
05GPS
05GPS

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy route to recommend for seeing the juniper trees...

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Audrey34s
Audrey34s

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hike completed with athletic children aged 8 and 10 within the allotted time.

The route was undertaken in very hot weather, in an environment similar to heath. The only thing missing was the sound of cicadas among the wild lavender...

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marcheuragile13
marcheuragile13

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Great hike
Take a trip to Les Guions and St Crepin.

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MARTING
MARTING
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

From point 6, we returned to the valley and continued towards the Durance, passing under the RN. Then we headed towards Saint Crepin.
We climbed up to the top of the village, which is well worth a visit.
Return to the starting point.
This detour is well worth the visit.

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ktibri
ktibri

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very satisfied with this hike

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