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La Brêche de Charance (1648m) walks
The Pic de Charance
Visorando Member
5.90 mi
+2,562 ft
-2,566 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from Charance, the climb up the breach and to the peak offers breathtaking views of the Gapençais basin, the Durance valley and the Pic de Bure.
Pic de la Greysinière and Brèche de Charance
6.68 mi
+1,818 ft
-1,831 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Much of this hike takes place on a ridge with aerial passages, offering numerous panoramic views.
Pic de Charance - Le Cuchon - Montagne de Charance via the ridges
8.08 mi
+2,930 ft
-2,920 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A splendid hike starting from Domaine de Charance, with an ascent of the eponymous peak, then Cuchon, followed by a route along the ridge of Montagne de Charance.
A hike with exceptional views of Ceüze, Pic de Bure, the village of Rabou to the north, Gap and Serre Ponçon to the south, the mountains around Dignes with Cheval Blanc, Écrins to the east, and the Ubaye mountains to the south.
A physically demanding hike, but without any real technical sections.
The Brèche de Charance via the Route de l’Avalanche
3.34 mi
+932 ft
-932 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Rabou (Hautes-Alpes)
A gentle climb along quiet forest tracks to the Brèche de Charance, on the north-facing slope. An easier route in summer.
From the Brèche de Charance to the Col de Gleize via Les Serrigues
7.40 mi
+2,021 ft
-2,028 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the ascent to the Brèche de Charance with the least elevation gain (less than 300 m), allowing you to enjoy the views via the Col de Guizière, then the Col de Gleize, whilst walking mainly through woodland. An ideal route for the summer months.
The Odyssey Tour via the Brèche de Charance and the Col de Guizière
3.91 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Climb up to the Brèche de Charance to enjoy the panoramic view from the ridge to the Col de Guizière, then descend through the forest. An ideal route for the summer months, just above the town of Gap.
A circular walk along the ridges of the Montagne de Charance starting from Clos la Chau
6.48 mi
+2,264 ft
-2,264 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-des-Arnauds (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful ridge walk across the Montagne de Charance, from Clot la Chau to the Brèche de Charance, passing through its highest point, the Cuchon (1,903 m), and the iconic Pic de Charance (1,825 m). The return route follows the north-facing slope through the Bois du Devès, via the Avalanche forest tracks and the small pass of Devès.This climb is a great classic, very popular with hikers from Gap, most often starting from the Charance estate.
The Charance Gap and the Col de la Côte Gelée loop
6.67 mi
+2,792 ft
-2,785 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Climb up to the breach to enjoy the view from the ridges of the Charance mountain (including the Col and Tête de Guizière), before descending via the Col de la Côte Gelée. Although most of the climb is through forest, the ridges and descent are more exposed to the sun.