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La Rochette (Hautes-Alpes) walks
Chapeau de Napoléon
Visorando Member
2.56 mi
+774 ft
-774 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from La Rochette (Hautes-Alpes) (Hautes-Alpes)
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 Buzon Viaduct and the Gap Canal, starting from Les Jaussauds
5.30 mi
+505 ft
-522 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely walk along the Gap balconies. From the Lac des Jaussauds picnic area, the route descends along the route of the old (and never completed) Gap–La Mure railway line, including a crossing of the Buzon viaduct, recently converted into a cycle route.It then climbs back up to the Réserve des Manes, passes the Peyre Ossel boulder, and follows the Canal de Gap to the Réserve Georges Serres, offering beautiful panoramic views of the Gap region.
Saint-Philippe, starting from Ancelle Castle
4.09 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,286 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A snowshoe hike over varied terrain, starting in the Pré Matheron meadow, followed by a route through the undergrowth where you create your own path by weaving through the forest until you reach the junction with the ridge line. There, the landscape opens up towards the south.
The La Bâtie-Vieille historical trail
3.59 mi
+545 ft
-518 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Bâtie-Vieille (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Circular route via Moissière from Ancelle
2.54 mi
+627 ft
-633 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a lovely, very pleasant snowshoe circular route, particularly along the stream. You walk partly through the undergrowth but still enjoy lovely views, especially around the mountain pasture. We did it in early March and there was still plenty of snow.
La Pinouse
4.65 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,224 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Rouanne Valley
2.61 mi
+636 ft
-843 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely, easy snowshoe walk with very little elevation gain, which makes it very pleasant. You walk along the Rouanne stream, often through woodland, but are regularly treated to lovely views.
Circular snowshoe loop around the Ancelle resort.
4.92 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,247 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A gentle walk along a narrow path beside a torrent, then the view opens up onto snowfields. Once on the ridges, you can admire the Gap and Champsaur valleys dominated by beautiful peaks and, further away, the Écrins.
Circular route around Ancelle
7.52 mi
+932 ft
-928 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A walk that allows you to appreciate the lovely setting of the village of Ancelle, nestled at the end of the Plaine de Lachaup, with beautiful views over the village. You start by following the Rouanne (or Ancelle torrent), then follow a lovely ridge path overlooking Ancelle before tackling the only difficult part of the walk: the climb to the antennas before reaching the Plateau de Libouze and its lake. You then descend back into the Plaine de Lachaup via the Ancelle leisure centre and return to the village.
Tour du Cuchon d'Ancelle
7.83 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,165 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
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
8.16 mi
+2,136 ft
-2,133 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
This summit is a classic in the village of wooden roof tile in Champsaur.
The summit of Le Cuchon
7.91 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,136 ft
7 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
This peak overlooks the Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes ski resort. It is home to the top stations of the resort’s ski lifts. However, the ascent described here starts from Ancelle.A snowshoe hike following the summer trail, which is marked in yellow. These markings are visible on the trees in winter, but not on the rocks.
Le Cuchon from the Auches campsite
8.74 mi
+2,874 ft
-2,877 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
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 wooden roof tile torrent from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes
8.17 mi
+942 ft
-961 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Around the hamlet of Les Faix, starting from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes
4.90 mi
+991 ft
-991 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes (Hautes-Alpes)
A short walk around the hamlet of Les Faix, starting in the Ancelle valley. You cross the village and then climb to the higher ground for superb panoramic views of the Dévoluy, the Champsaur and the Rouanne valley.
Loop between Treschâtel and Rambaud via the Bellevue farm
5.95 mi
+817 ft
-804 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
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