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Trou de l'Argent cave - Montagne de la Baume
Visorando Member
5.30 mi
+2,185 ft
-2,188 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Sisteron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This hike takes you to the top of La Baume. Magnificent views of Sisteron, the surrounding valleys and the Alps. You then cross to the other side of the mountain, revealing yet another landscape. But first, you will need to pass through the Grotte du Trou de l'Argent, which adds a touch of adventure to the route. During your journey, you will also use handrails, small ladders and cross a balcony.
Font de l'Orme - Rocher de la Croix de Fer from Mérindol
9.43 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,972 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Cheval-Blanc (Vaucluse)
A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Durance valley.
The Orgon plateau
11.44 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,594 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Orgon (Bouches-du-Rhône)
A route in the eastern Alpilles, starting with the Notre-Dame de Beauregard Chapel overlooking the Durance Valley, followed by a long loop around the Orgon plateau and its valleys.
Serre-Ponçon Lake - Between Baie Saint-Michel and Baie des Moulettes
5.82 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,109 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chorges (Hautes-Alpes)
This walk allows you to discover the Lac de Serre-Ponçon with some fairly wild sections. It also offers magnificent views of the surrounding peaks.
Chanteloube loop
4.59 mi
+860 ft
-876 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chorges (Hautes-Alpes)
Between Lac de Serre-Ponçon and the hills, come and discover a loop that takes you closer to the history of this region. At the bottom of the creeks are viaducts and tunnels that are visible when the lake level drops!
A loop that will be completely different depending on the season and the level of the lake!
Vallon du Ru and Château de Janson starting from the Saint-Christophe basin
7.69 mi
+456 ft
-449 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rognes (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy, family-friendly hike in a little-visited mountain range along the refreshing banks of the Durance.
15/05/2024: Route modified in (10) to avoid walking along the D66E.
Embrun - From the lake to the cliff
5.40 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely little walk, almost entirely flat, which takes you from the shores of Lake Serre-Ponçon to the foot of the Embrun cliff.Views of the lake as well as the gardens and orchards at the foot of the cliff.
Tour of Pont Baldy Lake
7.98 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,736 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Briançon (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy hike between Vauban fortifications and the turquoise waters of Lake Pont Baldy.
The Fort des Têtes
3.16 mi
+991 ft
-991 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Briançon (Hautes-Alpes)
In the footsteps of the military constructions of the Briançonnais region.
Along the Durance in Mallemort
5.57 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Mallemort (Bouches-du-Rhône)
Very easy hike. You can see many birds on the Durance. In the village, the orientation table is very informative and you can enjoy views of the Luberon, the Durance and the Alpilles.
Around La Roque d'Anthéron
5.61 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Roque-d'Anthéron (Bouches-du-Rhône)
From the Cistercian abbey of Silvacane to the village along the Durance. An easy walk combining history and nature.
Moderator's note: this is a fairly old hiking guide; please refer to the comments at the bottom of this page
Notre-Dame des Neiges
4.65 mi
+2,425 ft
-2,425 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Puy-Saint-Pierre (Hautes-Alpes)
Visit a chapel overlooking Briançon, offering remarkable views of the Durance valley.
The rock of Embrun, its ramparts, gardens, canals and the Durance river.
2.68 mi
+344 ft
-348 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
Another way to discover Embrun. Walk on the rock from the viewpoint, then under the rock with its gardens and canals, a short detour to discover the Durance before completing the circular route in Embrun via the cathedral, the Maison des Chanonges, and the Tour Brune.
Vauban city - Pont d'Asfeld - Fort des Trois Têtes - Parc de la Schappe
3.67 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,043 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Briançon (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy family hike. Caution in the mountains: children must be supervised at all times due to the presence of ravines. Round trip route in the Vauban city of Briançon. Numerous viewpoints and historical sites of great interest.
Sur les hauteurs de Sisteron
6.76 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,125 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sisteron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A short hike that's perfect for exploring Sisteron from all angles! Passing by the cemetery, you'll find a quiet little path that leads to Route de Ribier. Head back towards Sisteron, then take the Sentier du Molard trail and return via the stunning Thor plateau. Walkers with dogs will be delighted.
Circular from Tallard to Venterol
5.78 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,516 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Tallard (Hautes-Alpes)
Circular loop above Tallard, mostly through pine forest.
Ganagobie via the Buès valley
9.74 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,437 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ganagobie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A varied and easy hike that combines a climb up a pretty valley, a crossing of wide plateaus, open landscapes stretching from the Montagne de Lure to the Alpine peaks, and a visit to the beautiful Priory of Ganagobie.
Along the water in Noves
Tourist office
4.26 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
This route, mostly through nature, will take you to La Malautière, the banks of the Durance and the Anguillon before returning to "civilisation" and exploring part of the village.
Ancient Fort of Gondran or Sommet des Anges via Lac des Sarailles
6.01 mi
+2,730 ft
-2,726 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A historic hike with a visit to two Maginot forts, a ridge walk with views of a multitude of peaks in the Écrins, Cerces, Italy and Queyras ranges, a descent to two pretty lakes and a return through a landscape of chimneys with another view of the Écrins. These are the ingredients of one of the most beautiful routes in the Briançonnais.
Observe nature at the former gravel pits of Puy-Sainte-Réparade.
3.10 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade (Bouches-du-Rhône)
The route is flat and located between the Durance and the former gravel pits. This wet and well-shaded area around large bodies of water is ideal for wildlife, including beavers, nutria, herons, swans, cormorants, egrets and ducks. Observation posts have been set up.
Tour of Tallard Castle via Saint-Abdon Hill
3.59 mi
+430 ft
-456 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Tallard (Hautes-Alpes)
This family walk crosses the hill of Saint-Abdon, on the northern edge of which Tallard Castle was built, following the ridge. Please note that some sections run alongside the cliff.
It offers magnificent views over the Durance valley, the Montagne de Céüse and the Pic de Bure. The return route takes you across the plain, on the Durance side, past orchards, vineyards and allotments.
A very nice circular loop starting from Villaret.
2.84 mi
+479 ft
-463 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières (Hautes-Alpes)
A walk through the land of owls painted on the pebbles of the Durance by the pupils of the Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières primary school.
Sur la crête de la Montagne du Mollard
8.22 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,752 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sisteron (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This hike is for those who:- want to walk 10 km at a good pace. It is a mostly flat trail, good for pacing.
- are afraid of the sun and heat. It is 90% covered by dense vegetation.
- enjoy peace and quiet. The area is much less frequented than the Baume mountain.This mountain is not named on maps. Here you will hike its entire length, along the north side and then along the ridge.
Around the cliffs of the Durance and Lake Siguret
1.79 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-André-d'Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
This is an easy, short walk that runs along the cliffs overlooking the Durance with views of the valley on one side and around Lake Siguret on the other.
Forêt des Roures
3.30 mi
+755 ft
-735 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Savines-le-Lac (Hautes-Alpes)
This walk begins in the shade of a forest along a stream. It continues along the hillside with superb views of Lake Serre-Ponçon. It descends gently along the forest track.
You can admire roures (very old oak trees) as well as many other species of trees from the region and colourful flora.
Saint-Maurice Chapel and viewpoint from Remollon
8.40 mi
+2,454 ft
-2,438 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Remollon (Hautes-Alpes)
A stunning viewpoint overlooking the Durance and all the iconic peaks and mountain ranges in the surrounding area (Ceüze, Bure, Ecrins, Morgon, Ubaye, Monges...). A route through deciduous woodland, which lets the sun through in early spring and provides shade in summer.
The Sainte-Croix of La Saulce
7.47 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,329 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Saulce (Hautes-Alpes)
A varied hike visiting the villages of La Saulce, Lardier and Valença, crossing the vast forests of the Bois de la Pinée. The highlight is the view from Sainte-Croix, a true promontory overlooking the Durance valley.
Around the Mallemort Dam
6.46 mi
+95 ft
-95 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mallemort (Bouches-du-Rhône)
An easy, short walk suitable for families.
Sommet des Anges
6.64 mi
+1,873 ft
-1,870 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy ridge walk with stunning views over the Écrins, the Cerces, the Briançonnais and Italy.
A circular walk starting from the Mirabeau bridge
12.59 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,437 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Jouques (Bouches-du-Rhône)
This circular walk, starting from the Mirabeau Bridge, takes in:
- the Chapel of Sainte-Madeleine,
- the Chapel of the Heath and its statue of the Virgin Mary,
- Mirabeau with its fountain, church and castle,
- a path overlooking the village of Beaumont-en-Pertuis,
- the Chapel of Sainte-Croix and its viewpoints.
Tour of the small lake of Embrun
1.59 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Embrun (Hautes-Alpes)
Embrun is a town located in the heart of the Durance Valley. Rich in history, it is located not far from Lake Serre-Ponçon. There is a small lake next to it. Walking around it is a pleasant stroll, with views of the surrounding mountains, including Pic de Morgon and Mont Guillaume. It is a walk that can be enjoyed with young children.