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Laye walks
The summit of Coste Belle from the Laye station
Visorando Member
7.34 mi
+2,500 ft
-2,500 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Laye (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Grand tour of Golf Bayard to the Drac Canal
6.07 mi
+591 ft
-574 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Bayard Plateau fitness trail
3.82 mi
+266 ft
-249 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
This refreshing walk on the Col Bayard takes you into the heart of a plateau dedicated to sports enthusiasts at an altitude of 1,300 metres! A fairly gentle and varied route, with paths through the woodland, shaded trails and small hills with a slight elevation gain. Breathtaking views over the Champsaur.
From Bayard Golf Course to the Drac Canal
6.28 mi
+594 ft
-577 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely circular route offering a varied 360° view, with little elevation gain.
Tour of Pic d'Aiguille and Pic de Gleize
6.17 mi
+2,641 ft
-2,635 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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
3.21 mi
+971 ft
-938 ft
2h 20
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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 3 Peaks
6.33 mi
+2,100 ft
-2,077 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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 la Greysinière and Brèche de Charance
6.68 mi
+1,818 ft
-1,831 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Much of this hike takes place on a ridge with aerial passages, offering numerous panoramic views.
Pic de Gleize - short circular
3.07 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,496 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A short circular loop to reach a very wide viewpoint over Champsaur, Dévoluy and Gapençais.
From Col de Gleize to Col de Guizière
5.31 mi
+1,535 ft
-1,535 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route leading to the ridges of La Greysinière with exposed sections, but offering exceptional views of the Ceüze, Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Blanche and Monges mountains.
Starting at Col de Gleize helps to minimise the elevation gain.
The Pic de Gleize
8.45 mi
+2,910 ft
-2,894 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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)
5.53 mi
+2,028 ft
-2,011 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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 abandoned village of Chaudun
8.26 mi
+2,070 ft
-2,044 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
Discover the village of Chaudun and its history. Walking along the patrol path, you realise how difficult it must have been for the inhabitants to survive there at the time, in a village isolated from everything else in a hostile environment, especially in winter.
The abandoned village of Chaudun
6.41 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,535 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A round trip to this village at the foot of the Montagne de Chaudun.
From the Col de Gleize to the Col de Guizière, avoiding the Pic de la Greysinière
5.94 mi
+1,749 ft
-1,762 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route leading to the Guizière ridges whilst avoiding the overly exposed sections of the Greysinière ridges.Starting at the Col de Gleize keeps the elevation gain to a minimum, whilst offering exceptional views of the Ceüze, Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Ubaye (Montagne de la Blanche) and Monges mountain ranges.
Notre-Dame de Bois Vert - Les Farelles, via Clot de Ventecul
4.23 mi
+778 ft
-787 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Fare-en-Champsaur (Hautes-Alpes)
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
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.04 mi
+2,992 ft
-2,989 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Fare-en-Champsaur (Hautes-Alpes)
In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful hikes in the area.
It offers views of the Champsaur and Gapençais valleys.
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.
Pic de la Greysinière and Tête de Guizière from Les Serrigues
5.63 mi
+2,001 ft
-1,985 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike in the hills above Gap offering exceptional panoramic views. Montagne de Ceüze, Massif de Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Blanche, Monges... A rollercoaster ride along the ridge. Flowers and mushrooms abound!
A tricky section between (3) and (4).
From the Brèche de Charance to the Col de Gleize via Les Serrigues
7.40 mi
+2,021 ft
-2,028 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the ascent to the Brèche de Charance with the least elevation gain (less than 300 m), allowing you to enjoy the views via the Col de Guizière, then the Col de Gleize, whilst walking mainly through woodland. An ideal route for the summer months.