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Lac de Mal Cros walks
Le Vieux Chaillol from Chaillol 1600
Visorando member 
23.55 km
+1,627 m
-1,627 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Walks near Lac de Mal Cros
Lakes of Sebeyras - Le Lauvet
Visorando member 
18.12 km
+1,643 m
-1,893 m
9h 50
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Sebeyras Lakes, the route will first take you to the Col de Pétarel. From there, you will descend towards Saint-Maurice-en-Valgodemar. You will then follow the old transhumance paths to reach the Six Cabanes, then climb the Col de Menoux to Lauvet.
The six lakes of Orcières-Merlette, including Les Estaris
Visorando member 
6.65 km
+91 m
-441 m
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike has been suitable for all ages since 2020. Using the chairlifts (Drouvet 1 and 2 for the outward journey and Roche Rousse for the return journey) makes it easy. The six large lakes are visited on the way down. A variant towards the Col de Freissinières is possible. The landscapes are magnificent, especially at the starting point at the top of Drouvet. The lakes are all very beautiful and diverse.
Vallonpierre refuge - Sebeyras lakes
Visorando member 
22.91 km
+1,308 m
-1,297 m
10h 15
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Vallonpierre refuge, the hike takes you to the Rif du Sap chapel, then to the charming village of La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar, where you can stop for refreshments at a local grocery store. The route then crosses the Valgaudémar National Forest before reaching the magnificent lakes of Pétarel and Sebeyras.
From Villar-Loubière to La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar via Lac du Lautier
Visorando member 13.35 km
+1,457 m
-1,364 m
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful, varied hike with stunning views and a lake perfect for relaxing. A pleasant climb (a little steep at the start and very end), in the shade (early in the morning) for a good half of the route; a fairly long and difficult descent over scree. A full day's hike. Use the shuttle bus or bring two vehicles.
Villar-Loubière - Refuge des Souffles
Visorando member 
4.71 km
+916 m
-1 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
Efirst stage to warm up your legs before climbing to the Refuge des Souffles.
From Rif du Sap to Navette via Le Chapeau
Visorando member 
11.89 km
+1,233 m
-1,311 m
6h 55
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful and challenging hike in the hills, varied with some unexpected sections. Stunning views. Be careful, there are many tricky and slippery sections. Avoid in wet weather.
Fressinières Pass (Col)
Visorando member 
21.23 km
+1,366 m
-1,497 m
10h 00
Difficult
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
From Prapic to Dormillouse via the Fressinières Pass.
Please note: the height difference is only 1200 m.
Ravin des Serres - Vallonpierre refuge
Visorando member 
16.14 km
+1,566 m
-1,591 m
9h 05
Difficult
Departure from L'Argentière-la-Bessée (Hautes-Alpes)
The hike begins with the ascent of the Pas de la Cavale, which rises to an altitude of 2,735 metres. After this climb, you will reach the Pré de la Chaumette refuge. From there, another climb will take you along the imposing Sirac, passing through the Vallette, Gouiran and Vallonpierre passes. The route ends at the Vallonpierre refuge.
Le Lauvet - Lac Labarre
Visorando member 
19.05 km
+1,484 m
-1,131 m
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Valjouffrey (Isère)
From Le Lauvet, descend to La Chapelle-en-Valjouffrey. Then take the Sentier du Facteur trail, cross the Haute Vallée du Béranger nature reserve in Valsenestre, and finish on the GR®54B trail to Lac Labarre.