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Le Cuchon (1903 m) walks
A circular walk along the ridges of the Montagne de Charance starting from Clos la Chau
Visorando Member
6.48 mi
+2,264 ft
-2,264 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-des-Arnauds (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful ridge walk across the Montagne de Charance, from Clot la Chau to the Brèche de Charance, passing its highest point, the Cuchon (1,903 m), and the iconic Pic de Charance (1,825 m). The return route follows the north-facing slope through the Bois du Devès, via the Avalanche forest tracks and the small pass of Devès. This ascent is a great classic, very popular with mountaineers from Gap, most often started from the Charance estate.
Walks near Le Cuchon (1903 m)
Plateau and Pic de Bure via the Joue du Loup chairlift
8.05 mi
+2,037 ft
-2,867 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
The easiest route to explore the Bure massif in summer, ascending via the ski resort’s chairlifts (open one day a week in July and August only). The plateau offers a lunar landscape with the observatory’s satellite dishes, and in clear weather, the view from the Pic de Bure is extraordinary.
The route is described here starting from La Joue du Loup, but there is a similar route starting from SuperDévoluy. Please note: this route is only accessible during the summer opening period of the ski lifts!
Col des Aiguilles - Return circular via Le Chauvet
7.94 mi
+2,743 ft
-2,723 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
Most of the route follows theGRP® Tour du Dévoluy trail markedGR®94.
For the return journey, rather than going back the same way, you can vary the route by returning via Small Pass and Le Charvet. This is an off-trail route.
This alternative route must be taken in good visibility and requires the ability to use a map and compass, which is essential for off-trail hiking.
The view from Le Chauvet over Le Dévoluy is magnificent.