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La Fare-en-Champsaur walks
Notre-Dame de Bois Vert - Les Farelles, via Clot de Ventecul
Visorando Member 
4.23 mi
+778 ft
-787 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Fare-en-Champsaur (Hautes-Alpes)
A walk in the Notre-Dame de Bois-Vert forest, on the mountainside with a magnificent view of the Champsaur valley and its typical bocage landscape.The Notre-Dame de Bois-Vert sanctuary is a true haven of peace!
La Montagne de Moutet from Notre-Dame de Bois-Vert
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.04 mi
+2,992 ft
-2,989 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Fare-en-Champsaur (Hautes-Alpes)
In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful hikes in the area.
It offers views of the Champsaur and Gapençais valleys.
The summit of Coste Belle from the Laye station
Visorando Member 
7.34 mi
+2,500 ft
-2,500 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Laye (Hautes-Alpes)
Climb one of the Champsaur peaks from the Laye ski resort, enjoying the cool forest, rocky ravines and earthy slopes. The initial loop gives way to a round-trip climb. The final section is on a beautiful ridge with steep slopes on either side.
The Tour de Moutet
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.21 mi
+2,963 ft
-2,966 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Poligny (Hautes-Alpes)
A wild hike between Ecrins and Dévoluy. Off-trail highlights include pastures, mouflons and a 360° view stretching from the Obiou to the Parpaillon, taking in the great massifs of the Écrins.
You’ll look down over the Chaudun cirque and its history.
The Cabane des Pierres circular from the Chapelle Saint-Étienne de Poligny
Visorando Member 3.20 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,001 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Poligny (Hautes-Alpes)
A refreshing route leading to the Cabane des Pierres, entirely through a beautiful coniferous forest: the Grand Bois de Poligny. This charming little spot allows you to discover the Champsaur, sheltered at the foot of the great peaks.
Col de Chétives and Cabane des Pierres from the Chapelle Saint-Étienne
Visorando Member 4.83 mi
+2,385 ft
-2,372 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Poligny (Hautes-Alpes)
This route takes you from vegetation (the first part is through a beautiful coniferous forest) to rock (the final ascent is over scree). At the pass, you look out over the Cirque de Chaudun (south side) where the Petit Buëch river has its source, but although you can see Ceuze, the view is mainly towards the Écrins peaks.
Dominique Villars discovery trail
Visorando Member 
2.27 mi
+784 ft
-758 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Le Noyer (Hautes-Alpes)
Following in the footsteps of botanist Dominique Villars, this trail, marked with information panels, allows you to discover the incredible diversity of the Champsaur vegetation.
Circular Three Croix from Bénévent-et-Charbillac
Visorando Member 
4.96 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,191 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bénévent-et-Charbillac (Hautes-Alpes)
A family walk in the forest in the middle of Champsaur, offering beautiful views of the neighbouring mountains.
Pic de Gleize - short circular
Visorando Member 
3.07 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,496 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A short circular loop to reach a very wide viewpoint over Champsaur, Dévoluy and Gapençais.
The 3 Peaks
Visorando Member 
6.33 mi
+2,100 ft
-2,077 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Pic de Gleize, Pic de Chaudin and Pic de l'Aiguille: three peaks and three panoramas with beautiful views of Dévoluy, with the forgotten domain of Chaudin at its feet, Les Écrins, Champsaur and the Gap conurbation.
Pic de la Greysinière
Visorando Member 
3.21 mi
+971 ft
-938 ft
2h 20
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A short circular loop that leads to the second part, on the ridges of La Greysinière, with some tricky sections.
Can be done in addition to another walk from the Col de Gleize car park.
The Pic de Gleize
Visorando Member 
8.45 mi
+2,910 ft
-2,894 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Col de Gleize, climb towards the Pic de Gleize, then descend towards the ruins of the village of Chaudun and climb back up to the Col de Gleize.
The Pic de Gleize (long loop via the Chaudun circular trail)
Visorando Member 5.53 mi
+2,028 ft
-2,011 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A climb to the Pic de Gleize from the pass of the same name and a descent via the Chaudun circular trail to enjoy a beautiful route with little elevation gain but lots of rockfall.
Tour of Pic d'Aiguille and Pic de Gleize
Visorando Member 
6.17 mi
+2,641 ft
-2,635 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Route around Pic de Gleize, passing by Pic de Gleize to reach the mountain pastures, offering beautiful views of Champsaur, Dévoluy and Bassin Gapençais.
The abandoned village of Chaudun
Visorando Member 6.41 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,535 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A round trip to this village at the foot of the Montagne de Chaudun.
The abandoned village of Chaudun
Visorando Member 8.26 mi
+2,070 ft
-2,044 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Discover the village of Chaudun and its history. Walking along the patrol path, you realise how difficult it must have been for the inhabitants to survive there at the time, in a village isolated from everything else in a hostile environment, especially in winter.
From Col de Gleize to Col de Guizière
Visorando Member 
5.31 mi
+1,535 ft
-1,535 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route leading to the ridges of La Greysinière with exposed sections, but offering exceptional views of the Ceüze, Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Blanche and Monges mountains.
Starting at Col de Gleize helps to minimise the elevation gain.
Pic de la Greysinière and Brèche de Charance
Visorando Member 
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.
From the Col de Gleize to the Col de Guizière, avoiding the Pic de la Greysinière
Visorando Member 
5.94 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,762 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route leading to the Guizière ridges whilst avoiding the overly exposed sections of the Greysinière ridges.Starting at the Col de Gleize keeps the elevation gain to a minimum, whilst offering exceptional views of the Ceüze, Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Ubaye (Montagne de la Blanche) and Monges mountain ranges.
Grand tour of Golf Bayard to the Drac Canal
Visorando Member 6.07 mi
+591 ft
-574 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful circular loop around the Col Bayard oxygenation centre, very varied and without any significant elevation gain, offering 360-degree views and breathtaking vistas of the Champsaur.
From Bayard Golf Course to the Drac Canal
Visorando Member 6.28 mi
+594 ft
-577 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely circular route offering a varied 360° view, with little elevation gain.
Infournas, Col du Cendrier, Crête le Barry and Col de l'Escalier loop trail
Visorando Member 
7.71 mi
+3,350 ft
-3,340 ft
6h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Les Infournas (Hautes-Alpes)
At the gateway to the Massif des Écrins, near Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur, this superb loop hike begins with a gentle ascent through a magnificent larch forest. Along the way, the lush green vegetation accompanies you to the foot of the Col du Cendrier, where the slope gradually levels out. The effort is rewarded by a wide panoramic view of the Massif des Écrins.The traverse of the Crêtes du Barry adds a welcome technical touch, giving the route an extra touch of character. The return, via the Pas and then the Col de l'Escalier, is on a pleasant, flowing path.A beautiful hike, where the spring flora comes into its own with every step.
