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Lac Chavillon walks
Chavillon and Bellety lakes
Visorando Member
6.10 mi
+2,270 ft
-2,274 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Visit two pretty lakes located on the link between the Névache Valley and the Vallée Etroite. The Lac de Chavillon is located at the Col des Thures, the crossing point between the two valleys mentioned above. The Lac Bellety above is on the border between the former provinces of Dauphiné and Savoie.
Aiguille Rouge - Col des Thures - Chavillon and Bellety Lakes
7.79 mi
+3,291 ft
-3,291 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike that takes you from a larch forest to a mineral world. We tackle the summit of the Aiguille Rouge with its splendid panorama, then the vast mountain pasture of the Col des Thures and Lake Chavillon, under the watchful eye of the three Wise Men of the Vallée Étroite. We extend the hike to Lake Bellety, which is less frequented but well worth the detour.
Chavillon and Bellety lakes
6.86 mi
+2,398 ft
-2,398 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike offering views of the Rois Mages massif and Mont Thabor, with most of the climb taking place in the forest.
Col and Lac des Thures from Névache
6.41 mi
+2,014 ft
-2,011 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
In Névache in summer, the trails are very busy, especially those leading to the beautiful Lac des Thures, which is more accurately called Lac de Chavillon, but as it is located right at the Col des Thures, it is easier to associate it with this name.
The Col des Thures
3.59 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,430 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A short hike allowing you to visit the Italian village of Les Granges de la Vallée Étroite, situated on French territory. This pass, now entirely within France, must have served as a major smuggling route when the Vallée Étroite was part of Italy.
Aiguille Rouge and Lac Bellety
10.34 mi
+3,589 ft
-3,589 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent circular hike that avoids a mundane return trip to the Aiguille Rouge. This hike ventures off the marked trails on a few occasions, but civilisation is always in sight, so it’s impossible to get lost.
After the superb viewpoint at the Aiguille Rouge, the route takes in two lakes as well as a multitude of fairy chimneys in the Combe des Thures.
Walks near Lac Chavillon
Terzo Alpini Mountain Hut – Névache
8.80 mi
+2,884 ft
-3,455 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This third stage of the route will take you to the village of Névache via the Col du Vallon, once again following theGRP® “Tour du Thabor”. The climb to the pass is difficult, particularly the section through the scree slope, a former glacier. Due to its exposure, the gully leading up to the pass is prone to snowfields.
The scenery is fabulous. The descent towards Névache is superb, through a lush green valley, alongside a torrent and past a beautiful chapel.
Névache – Refuge des Drayeres
10.88 mi
+3,451 ft
-1,512 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the fourth stage of the route, taking you from the village of Névache to the Drayéres mountain hut at the head of the Clarée Valley. The route follows the path known as the Chemin de Ronde, part of theGRP® Tour du Thabor trail. You’ll complete a circular route around Lake Laramon. Alternatively, from this lake you can also reach Lake aux Serpents.
The view over the valley from the top of the Chemin de Ronde is simply stunning.
When you reach the Refuge de la Terrasse, take a moment to admire the mountainous landscape of this valley.
Buffère Mountain Hut
2.98 mi
+1,627 ft
-98 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
You’ll gradually discover the Clarée valley. As you gain altitude, your view will widen. It’ll soon become truly extraordinary!
La Clarée right bank: from Névache to the Laval car park
6.13 mi
+1,444 ft
-49 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Between forest, mountain pastures and the banks of the Clarée, this walk takes you gently from Névache to the upper Clarée valley. It is also an opportunity to discover the hamlets and isolated chalets scattered throughout the valley. Don't forget to admire the pretty Fontcouverte waterfall on the way!
Please note that if you do this hike outside the shuttle bus operating period (information available from the tourist office), you will have to walk back to the starting point along the same route!
Névache - Briançon
15.15 mi
+4,222 ft
-5,141 ft
10h 40
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Étape de la Grande Traversée des Alpes de Névache dans la vallée de la Clarée à Briançon (plus haute ville de France) par la porte de Cristol.
Lac Lavoir - Laval car park via the Pic du Lac Blanc
8.57 mi
+2,746 ft
-3,556 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Last day of the circular, returning to the Laval car park via the Col du Vallon and the Pic du Lac Blanc, from where you can see the route of the previous three days.
Pamplinet - Refuge du Chardonnet
8.03 mi
+2,546 ft
-135 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This section corresponds to the second stage of the crossing of France, following the 45th parallel. This stage is magnificent and can be a hike in its own right. You follow the Clarée valley and discover beautiful waterfalls before climbing up to the Refuge du Chardonnet.
Lac des Méandes - Mont Thabor - Valfréjus
11.02 mi
+2,379 ft
-5,850 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
The hike starts after the bivouac at Lac des Méandes (below Col des Méandes) to reach the summit of Mont Thabor and admire the 360° view of the mountains. Then return via the Refuge du Mont Thabor and descend to Valfréjus.
