The Petite Céüse circular from Col des Guérins

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This short hike offers panoramic views of the Gap valley and, above all, the Céüse mountain.

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.33 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 2.5 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 355 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 350 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,671 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,319 m
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View of Céüse Mountain
Panoramic view

Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the Col des Guérins cross-country ski area.

(S/E) From the car park, take the forest road that climbs southwards towards Petite Céüse. Continue for a few dozen metres.

(1) Take the path on the right towards Col de la Baume. Be careful, as it can be difficult to follow the path in the snow. Keep an eye out for the yellow markings that indicate the way.

(2) Once you reach Côte Belle, follow the ridge line towards Petite Céüse.

(3) This is a short technical section of the hike. Take a few small steps, using your hands to help you, over a distance of 3 metres.
Be careful if the rock is wet, as it can be very slippery.
Reach the Petite Céüse pass.

(4) At the summit, enjoy the view.
To make a small circular loop, descend towards the forest track, which is clearly visible from the summit. Follow the small path that descends from the summit. Reach the forest track.

(5) Descend to the cross-country skiing car park (A/D).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,319 m - Cross-country skiing area car park
  2. 1 : km 0.13 - alt. 1,335 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.25 - alt. 1,581 m - Côte Belle
  4. 3 : km 2.09 - alt. 1,617 m - Short technical section
  5. 4 : km 2.27 - alt. 1,671 m - La Petite Céüse
  6. 5 : km 2.81 - alt. 1,475 m - Forest track
  7. S/E : km 4.33 - alt. 1,321 m - Cross-country skiing area car park

Notes

To reach the Col des Guérins car park, whether coming from Gap or Serre, follow signs for La Freissinouse. Once in La Freissinouse, follow signs for Sigoyer, then Col des Guérins.

Worth a visit

This hike offers a panoramic view of Céüse Mountain.
The Céüse mountain is a well-known site for rock climbing.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Claraazimut
Claraazimut

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did this hike with my three dogs. The section at point 3 was tricky for the largest of them (a German Shepherd) because it requires agility and you have to use your hands to help yourself. The descent is steep. This hike is very pleasant with a beautiful view!

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Dédé-mimi
Dédé-mimi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike. Easy to follow. Magnificent panoramic view... Very flowery route at this time of year.
Suitable for hikers in their eighties, like ourselves... But we couldn't get over the last rocky section.
Thanks to VISORANDO.

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katpat05
katpat05

I see that I'm not the only one who would like a short piece of cable to make it easier to climb the rock. Which local authority could improve this area? CCBD? It would be great for hikers who want to access this panoramic spot.

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6784B8062127046
6784B8062127046
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Breathtaking 360-degree views, exceptional light in the bitter cold.
A very short tricky section, mentioned in the description, but at this time of year, with frost remaining on the north-facing rock, a handrail would have been welcome for some who gave up and bypassed the final rock by continuing along the trail, which is a shame.
This hike is highly recommended, with several access options of varying speeds, meaning that hikers of all levels can enjoy it.

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1950bba
1950bba

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with beautiful views.
Please note that the GPS track was probably recorded during a snowshoe hike and does not always perfectly follow the excellent trail that takes you almost to point 2 (but in any case, there are no problems with the route).

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alzian
alzian
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike, beautiful views, lots of pretty flowers at this time of year... Nettles and wild spinach for those who enjoy them😊... Unfortunately spoiled by the proximity of Tallard and the incessant, unbearable noise of aeroplanes...

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Randolaguille
Randolaguille

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy hike overall, with the last hundred metres over varied terrain making the climb to the summit more enjoyable (but perhaps not recommended for novice hikers).

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katpat05
katpat05

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a shame there isn't a handrail to help with the tricky part.

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Pépé le Moka
Pépé le Moka

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A small change needs to be made at the beginning of the description: it is not the Col de la Balme but the Col de la Baume, as already pointed out by Verodenis on 19/02/2019. The yellow and red markings have recently been redone.

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doudou05+
doudou05+

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Great for children and splendid view of the CEUZE cliff

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Vérodenis
Vérodenis

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike under bright sunshine; magnificent landscapes, even though we couldn't climb to the top of Petite Ceüse on snowshoes, as it was too risky for us. On the ridges, where the landscape is sublime, we turned back to Côte Belle (point 2) where we took the forest road that leads directly to point 5: a passage through rocks that is not to be missed for its beauty!
At the start, take the forest road for about 50 metres. The turn-off to the right towards the Col de la Baume (not Balme...) is after a 90° left-hand bend and a barrier; it is clearly marked with a wooden sign and yellow and red markings. We turned right too early and climbed up the slope through the woods before finding the path again: a bit of a workout!
We highly recommend this hike.

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