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Lac Long (Mercantour) walks
Lac des Neuf Couleurs below Brec de Chambeyron
Visorando Member 
9.46 mi
+3,179 ft
-3,182 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Hike leading to the Lac des Neuf Couleurs surrounded by the Aiguille de Chambeyron, the Brec de Chambeyron and the Tête de la Fréma, just a stone's throw from the French-Italian border.The hike includes high-altitude lakes, rivers, waterfalls, animals depending on the time of day and your luck (marmots, chamois, etc.), scree slopes, and more.
Tour of Brec Chambeyron
Visorando Member 
12.32 mi
+4,747 ft
-4,754 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A loop around Brec de Chambeyron, leaving from the hamlet of Fouillouse.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (3) Refuge du Chambeyron - Maljasset
Visorando Member 
10.64 mi
+2,454 ft
-4,764 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (2) Pointe de Chauvet and Lac Noir
Visorando Member 
3.40 mi
+2,228 ft
-2,228 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A climb to the highest point of this hike around the Chambeyron mountain range, at over 3000 metres in altitude. A summit offering an unobstructed view over Queyras and the neighbouring mountain ranges. A downhill route allowing a well-deserved rest by a lake.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range
Visorando Member 
36.21 mi
+13,120 ft
-13,783 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.
Walks near Lac Long (Mercantour)
From the Barenghi Bivouac to Larche via the Col du Vallonnet
Visorando Member 13.36 mi
+3,953 ft
-7,723 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This route largely followsGRP®® markings (Tour du Chambeyron). A safe option, yet still spectacular.Spectacular, because the route constantly alternates between stark, steep and rocky terrain and lush, rolling and reassuring landscapes.Safe, because it is fully signposted and even offers alternative routes to avoid the most difficult sections in the event of bad weather.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron
Visorando Member 
3.88 mi
+2,470 ft
-36 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
Maljasset - Ceillac
Visorando Member 7.50 mi
+2,808 ft
-3,678 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Return to Queyras by crossing the Col Girardin via a path that starts off quite steep but then levels out before ending with large hairpin bends that finish at the pass. This is followed by a long descent past the lakes, which reflect the famous Font Sancte, the highest point in Queyras.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (4) Maljasset - Refuge Campo Base
Visorando Member 
9.28 mi
+2,408 ft
-3,304 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Quite a long stage but a steady route. A climb up to Col de Mary then a long downhill hike all the way to the shelter, in Chiaperra, Italy.
Maljasset - Ceillac
Visorando Member 9.92 mi
+3,320 ft
-4,242 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The passage between the two departments of Alpes de Haute Provence and Hautes Alpes is via the famousGR®5, which supports theGRP® of the Tour de la Font Sancte on this section.
Chiappera - Chambeyron Refuge
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.10 mi
+4,344 ft
-1,145 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
A lovely stage featuring a beautiful climb to the Stroppia Waterfall and the Lac des Neuf Couleurs.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (5) Refuge Campo Base - Larche
Visorando Member 9.01 mi
+3,560 ft
-3,451 ft
7h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.
From Rubren to Marinet
Visorando Member 
12.45 mi
+4,498 ft
-6,201 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very long day criss-crossing the border. But what breathtaking scenery! And you won’t be bothered by the neighbours... there’s little chance of coming across other two-legged creatures. But perhaps some ibex, vultures, including (apparently) a pair of bearded vultures.
Basse Rua - Maljasset
Visorando Member 10.62 mi
+4,688 ft
-4,186 ft
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
There is a long crossing before the Col des Houerts, which takes you into the Ubaye Valley.
Ceillac - Le Cros
Visorando Member 6.30 mi
+3,386 ft
-2,585 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the fourth and final stage of this journey between Queyras (05) and Ubaye (04). Passing through the Col des Estronques brings you back to the starting point in the hamlet of Cros.