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La Rochette (Hautes-Alpes) walks
Chapeau de Napoléon
An iconic cliff and viewpoint in the Gap area, the Chapeau de Napoléon is easily accessible and offers breathtaking views of the Avance valley and the Gap basin.
The La Bâtie-Vieille historical trail
A peaceful walk to discover some of the historical curiosities of La Bâtie-Vieille, but above all beautiful panoramic views of the Champsaur and Gapençais mountains (Charance, Chapeau de Napoléon, Piolit, Les Parias, Aiguilles de Chabrières, etc.).A trail with information panels.
La Pinouse
A lovely hike in the hills above Ancelle offering views of the Dévoluy and the Petite and Grande Autane mountains. For walkers, this is a good warm-up walk at the start of the week to prepare for longer routes.
The tour of Faudon via Saint-Philippe and its ruined village
This is a short, half-day hike without any major difficulties, which takes us back to the difficult past of the mountain dwellers of yesteryear who lived in the village of Faudon, now in ruins, overlooked by the medieval fort of Saint-Philippe.
Le Piolit via the ridges from the Col de Moissière and return via the balcony
A challenging loop that allows you to climb an easy and very popular summit in the most beautiful way and away from the crowds. The difficulty lies mainly in the return via the balcony, which has some aerial and exposed sections.
Le Piolit
A challenging hike in the hills above Ancelle. A very pretty hike with an initial climb through the woods, then the vegetation thins out to reveal breathtaking views of Lake Serre-Ponçon, the Gapençais basin and even Mont Ventoux. 360° view from the summit.
Tour du Cuchon d'Ancelle
A climb to the summit overlooking the village of Wooden Roof Tile and the ski resort of Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes. The circular offers beautiful panoramic views of Dévoluy, Champsaur and the Rouanne valley.
Le Cuchon
This summit is a classic in the village of wooden roof tile in Champsaur.
Le Cuchon from the Auches campsite
A classic hike in Ancelle, starting near the village centre and climbing up the north side, through cool woodland. Can easily be done in reverse to enjoy the cool air on the way back.
The Bois Vescal de Rambaud
A lovely, fairly easy and not very long family walk. Part of the route is through woodland and along paths in the fields, but it offers beautiful views of the Gapençais and Champsaur peaks.
The wooden roof tile torrent from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes
In the heart of Champsaur, this hike is beautiful but also very exotic, as it climbs up the wooden roof tile torrent valley in an atmosphere reminiscent of a Spanish canyon.
The Buzon Viaduct
This rural and exotic circuit, on the outskirts of the town, takes you to the Buzon Viaduct. A short and easy walk that can be done with young children.
Grand tour of Golf Bayard to the Drac Canal
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.
Loop between Treschâtel and Rambaud via the Bellevue farm
An unpretentious loop in the Gapençais region, starting from the hamlet of Treschâtel and passing through the village of Rambaud, along footpaths, tracks and small roads. Not a very shaded route, ideal for a short walk during the cold season.
The Piolit ridge from the Sapet road
A pleasant walk in the Sapet National Forest, at the foot of Piolit (2,464 m), which marks the end of the Embrunais transport layers. The Piolit ridge offers superb views of the Embrunais, Lake Serre-Ponçon, the Gap valley, Dévoluy, Champsaur and the Écrins massif.
The Pic de Charance
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.
The waters of Charance
Most of the walk is along the Canal du Drac, which allows you to discover many of the structures designed to channel and distribute water to the surrounding farms, and also offers sections with panoramic views.
The Odyssey Tour via the Brèche de Charance and the Col de Guizière
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.
The Charance Gap and the Col de la Côte Gelée loop
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.
The statue of the Angel and the Pas du Lièvre at Notre-Dame du Laus
A circular loop starting from Notre-Dame du Laus, which begins with a Way of the Cross leading up to the statue of the Angel. Offering beautiful views of the Avance Valley, the sanctuary and the surrounding peaks, the route includes a few passages that are sometimes too steep for young children.
The summit of Coste Belle from the Laye station
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.
Loop from L'Aiguille to Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes
This is a beautiful little loop on the north side below the Autane and Petite Autane, ideal for hot summer days when you want to stay cool. If you set off early, you can see chamois in the ravines and birds. The crossing trail does not always seem to be maintained during the summer, which makes it more difficult (the trail slopes on some steep sections) and it is now classified as difficult, requiring good experience of this type of trail.
Tour of Pic d'Aiguille and Pic de Gleize
Route around Pic de Gleize, passing by Pic de Gleize to reach the mountain pastures, offering beautiful views of Champsaur, Dévoluy and Bassin Gapençais.
Pic de la Greysinière
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
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)
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.
The 3 Peaks
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 Gleize - short circular
A short circular loop to reach a very wide viewpoint over Champsaur, Dévoluy and Gapençais.
Le Piolit via Rouanne Haute, Col de Chorges, Col de la Pourrachière
At the gateway to the Parc des Écrins, in the Champsaur Massif, this magnificent hike begins at Rouanne Haute. The path winds gracefully through a larch forest, crosses streams of fresh, crystal-clear water and leads us, below the Col de Chorges, to the brown-tinged mountain pastures, sometimes still dotted with majestic snowdrifts despite the approach of summer.At the top of the Piolit, a breathtaking 360° panorama opens up, revealing the surrounding massifs and the splendid Lac de Serre-Ponçon. Descending via the Col de la Pourrachière, we plunge into a green and refreshing world, the perfect way to round off this wonderful outdoor activity.
Le Piolit via Rouanne Haute
A splendid hike with a difficult route that will take you to the Col de Chorges. Climb Piolit and enjoy its 360° panorama, then descend via the Col de la Pourrachiére.
From Piolit (2,464 m), there are views to the south over Lake Serre-Ponçon and Mercantour, and to the north-east, north and north-west over the peaks of Champsaur, Dévoluy and Ecrins.
Caution: do not attempt this route too early in the season, as there is still a lot of snow due to the exposure. See § practical information.
Short tour of Chaillol
A short, easy circular loop around Chaillol, starting from Chaillol village, suitable for families. Passes over the Canal Malcros.
The Grand Tour of Coste Belle
A lovely hike to discover an ancient village in ruins, offering panoramic views of the Champsaur valley.
Mal Cros Canal starting from Chaillol 1600
Hike along the remains of the Mal Cros Canal, starting from Chaillol 1600. This canal supplied water for irrigation in the area from a glacier above the Champoleon valley (Drac Blanc).
Le Vieux Chaillol from Chaillol 1600
This is a long hike to reach the Pic du Vieux Chaillol (3,163 m), a landmark peak in the southern Hautes-Alpes landscape.
Please note that the elevation gain is only 1,530m and not 1,706m as stated on the information sheet.
The Balcony of Champsaur
A balcony walk offering magnificent views of the plain at the entrance to the Champsaur.
Notre-Dame de Bois Vert - Les Farelles, via Clot de Ventecul
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
In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful hikes in the area.
It offers views of the Champsaur and Gapençais valleys.
The Cristayes ridges
Between marlstone and forests, a hike to the south of Gap.
The Col du Palastre
A pleasant circuit in Champsaur, allowing you to discover a small peak overlooking the Drac valley.
The Palastre loop
An ascent through mountain pastures and alpine meadows to the pass and then the summit of the Palastre, a renowned viewpoint over the Champsaur valley. The rest of the loop towards the pass between the Pic du Clot Lamiande and the Pointe Prouveyrat is not well marked, but the view of the Vallon du Tourrond is worth the detour. Note that the southern exposure of the slope is offset on the descent by streams and waterfalls that refresh this long route, which is best suited to experienced walkers.
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