Le Caire walks

Very pretty summit with a 360° view. From Mont Ventoux to the Écrins and from Dévoluy to the Monges massif. The route is varied, with very little tarmac, forest tracks and trails. The climb is very pleasant among the oak and box trees.

This hike has two contrasting sections: the start and the end take place on trails and pastoral tracks, which lend themselves to daydreaming. Crossing the ridges becomes technical (without major difficulties) as you approach the summit of Jalinier, with no real path but a passage open in the vegetation and the rocky ridge of the summit. With an unexpected exit to pass the summit bastion. See practical information regarding the final section of the Jalinier summit.

An easy, shaded and varied hike that follows a small stream to an old aqueduct hidden in the vegetation. The circular hike offers beautiful views of the valley and the surrounding peaks.

The Serre de Malamort ridge is a remarkable balcony offering superb views, particularly of Dévoluy, Les Écrins and the Durance valley. The route often passes through woodland, so you can enjoy the beautiful colours of autumn.

A varied hike visiting the villages of La Saulce, Lardier and Valença, crossing the vast forests of the Bois de la Pinée. The highlight is the view from Sainte-Croix, a true promontory overlooking the Durance valley.

Hike above Claret, on the border between the Alpes de Provence and the Hautes-Alpes.

The walk takes you through a beech forest, and the highest point of this hike above Gigors, the Tête de la Plane, is the reward for a pleasant but steep climb. The view over the Turriers plain is superb and is complemented by an orientation table describing the surrounding peaks.

Magnificent viewpoint above the Val de Durance with a 360° view from the summit.

This family walk crosses the hill of Saint-Abdon, on the northern edge of which Tallard Castle was built, following the ridge. Please note that some sections run alongside the cliff. It offers magnificent views over the Durance valley, the Montagne de Céüse and the Pic de Bure. The return route takes you across the plain, on the Durance side, past orchards, vineyards and allotments.

Starting from the pretty village of Valavoire, enjoy a walk along the ridge with superb 360° views and a visit to the curious site of the Château de la Mole.

Circular loop above Tallard, mostly through pine forest.

Loop above Tallard via Ville Vieille, which was the old village.

A mountain walk through the forest with beautiful autumn colours. Stunning views from the top of Les Monges.

A varied route featuring a beautiful forest and a flower-filled ridge offering a magnificent 360° panorama.

A stunning viewpoint overlooking the Durance and all the iconic peaks and mountain ranges in the surrounding area (Ceüze, Bure, Ecrins, Morgon, Ubaye, Monges...). A route through deciduous woodland, which lets the sun through in early spring and provides shade in summer.

A circular walk to reach the Saint-Sixte Chapel and descend via the Bréziers road. The highest point offers a stunning panoramic view of the Bréziers valley and the Durance valley, with the peaks of Céüse, Bure and Mont Colombis in the background. Be careful, there are two options for the end of the route: either via a wide track and then the road (safer but longer), or go ‘off-trail’ tocut across fields and a stream to reach the D951 road (shorter but more difficult).

A beautiful hike that will take you to the easy summit of Les Monges, a magnificent viewpoint with a 360° view.

An easy hike near Saint-Geniez. With beautiful views along the ridges.

There is a lovely view of the Remollon plain during the climb, followed by a wild descent after the Saint-Pierre Chapel.

A varied route linking the meadows of Jarjayes to the dense forests of Grand Bois via Les Bournas. Along this circular route, there are numerous viewpoints overlooking the Gap basin, offering a succession of panoramas that make you want to stop and admire the landscape. Part of the route runs through the forest, providing welcome shade on summer days.

This impressive rocky ridge is visible from Sisteron and the surrounding area. If you dream of climbing it, here is one of the possible routes. It's a fairly easy hike but offers exceptional views of the mountains, the Sasse valley and the Durance river.

Between marlstone and forests, a hike to the south of Gap.

Beautiful views of the Salle de Bal des Demoiselles Coiffées

Discover a spectacular geological site formed by the erosion of fluvio-glacial sedimentary layers. This short hike can be extended towards Mont Colombis, which offers magnificent views over the Durance valley and Lake Serre-Ponçon.

Discover a spectacular geological site formed by the erosion of sedimentary layers of fluvial-glacial origin. The hike is short but challenging and offers magnificent views of the Durance valley.

A short but exciting stay in the Montagne des Monges. This mountain separates the valleys of Sisteron (Durance) and Digne (Bléone).

First stage of a two-day circuit in the Montagne des Monges.

Second stage of the two-day trip to the Montagne des Monges.

This loop runs along much of the foot of the Céüze cliff, then reaches the summit via the Pas du Loup before descending along the ridges.

This short hike offers panoramic views of the Gap valley and, above all, the Céüse mountain.

A circular path in the forest above the sanctuary of Notre-Dame du Laus offers numerous views of the Avance Valley, Notre-Dame du Laus, Céüze, Bure, Charance, Gleize and the peaks of Champsaur, all the way to Mont Guillaume. No particular difficulty.

From the Col du Tourrond, this short walk in the forest offers few views but plenty of peace and quiet. It can be supplemented by one or two routes (see § Practical information).

A remarkable circuit on the Ceüse mountain.

A route starting from the old ski resort, taking in the ridges of the Céüse mountain via its western slope. From the Sapie valley, this route leads to the La Manche ridge, which you follow to the Crête de Lumineuse. The hike continues via the two summits of the Crête de Raux, offering a remarkable panorama of the surrounding peaks, before descending back to the starting point.