The Peyra Juana route

A stroll rather than a hike along a route that takes you to the Chapelle Saint-Michel and the Auberge de Peyra Juana. This route between Les Guibertes and Monetier-les-Bains also offers everyone the chance to enjoy beautiful views of the Guisane Valley.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.78 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 354 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 353 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,662 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,422 m

Description of the walk

Park at the top of Les Guibertes at the crossroads by the cross. Please note, there are few spaces.

(S/E) Take the wide path opposite, which cuts across at a right angle to the track coming from Le Bez and the road crossing the top of Les Guibertes. Continue along this track, which quickly becomes a footpath. Reach the Torrent de Chanteloube.

(1) Cross it, immediately ignore a path on the right and follow the yellowPR® markings to the right. Turn right and reach the beautiful Casse Vendrant, where the path winds between large boulders. Reach the junction with the path leading up from Pont de Corvaria.

(2) Turn 90° to the left and begin a short climb to join the ski run leading to Peyra Juana.

(3) Turn left and, after two bends, reach Peyra Juana.

(4) Stay on the track for a few metres, then veer left onto a barely visible path which soon becomes clearer. Begin a short but steep descent to rejoin the Guibertes forest track (ONF sign).

(5) Turn right onto this wide, almost level track until you reach the junction of the botanical trail and the track back to Les Guibertes.

(6) Turn 180° left onto this well-signposted track, descending first through the woods, crossing the meadows along the wide path and joining the Le Bez–Les Guibertes link track.

(7) Take this track to the left to easily reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,431 m - Les Guibertes car park
  2. 1 : km 0.86 - alt. 1,516 m - Chanteloube torrent
  3. 2 : km 1.89 - alt. 1,498 m - Corvaria Path
  4. 3 : km 2.54 - alt. 1,592 m - Peyra Juana trail
  5. 4 : km 3.02 - alt. 1,662 m - Peyra Juana
  6. 5 : km 3.95 - alt. 1,520 m - Les Guibertes forest track
  7. 6 : km 5.51 - alt. 1,507 m - Botanical trail junction
  8. 7 : km 6.31 - alt. 1,422 m - Le Bez–Les Guibertes trail
  9. S/E : km 6.78 - alt. 1,431 m - Les Guibertes car park

Notes

Refreshments available in season at the Auberge de Peyra Juana.

Worth a visit

The entire Serre Chevalier Vallée ski area offers activities all year round.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
patrick55
patrick55

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely family hike or afternoon outing. The first part is very pleasant with views of Monetiers.
The climb is via trails, which isn't great, but it's fairly short. The reward comes at the Peyra Juana refuge.
The return trip is quite nice.
A good little walk

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mcdevreal
mcdevreal

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Be careful between points 1 and 5, otherwise you’ll end up going in the opposite direction to the route description. But you’ll still manage to complete a circular walk.

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PapyDeSoulangis
PapyDeSoulangis

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A snow-covered route, which I had previously followed in February on snowshoes; this time I set off in the opposite direction, heading back towards Les Guibertes at point 5. The walk is pleasant and not too physically demanding. It was a real pleasure to have walked it

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LAPLANCHE
LAPLANCHE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A relaxing stroll to round off your stay

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