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Les Têtes (2044m) walks
Tour des Têtes
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7.23 mi
+2,516 ft
-2,507 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from L'Argentière-la-Bessée (Hautes-Alpes)
The first part of the hike is sunny. At the top of Les Têtes, you can enjoy a 360° panorama of the Pelvoux massif to the north and west and the Durance Valley to the south.
Les Têtes via Lac des Charbonnières
3.84 mi
+994 ft
-994 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Les Vigneaux (Hautes-Alpes)
This family hike allows you to discover the discreet but magnificent little Lac des Charbonnières and a splendid panorama from the summit of Les Têtes. The route is mainly through larch forest, alternating between trails and tracks, but does not present any major difficulties.
Walks near Les Têtes (2044m)
Wild crossing of the Écrins
73.30 mi
+28,514 ft
-29,334 ft
7 days
Very difficult
Departure from L'Argentière-la-Bessée (Hautes-Alpes)
This 7-day trek is for hikers who are used to camping in tents.Although there are a few refuges along the route, the stages are designed for those who wish to sleep in the heart of nature.The circuit crosses the Écrins massif and offers total immersion in the alpine landscape, where you can encounter local flora and fauna.Ideal for walkers who are used to the mountains, it is a complete adventure that will challenge you with its significant elevation changes and occasional technical or unmarked sections.
Argentière station - Ravin des Serres
11.12 mi
+4,564 ft
-223 ft
9h 05
Difficult
Departure from L'Argentière-la-Bessée (Hautes-Alpes)
For this first stage, you will begin your journey at the Argentière-les-Écrins train station. The hike follows the GR®54A, taking you through the Fournel valley and the Deslioures biological reserve. You will finally arrive at a plateau that is ideal for camping.
Please note: landslide in July 2025
Vallouise - Pré de la Chaumette Mountain Hut
13.54 mi
+5,381 ft
-3,255 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Vallouise (Hautes-Alpes)
The Col de l'Aup Martin and the Pas de la Cavale from the Onde Valley, leading into the Champoléon Valley.
The Aup Martin – what a pass!
Note: This route is a stage of the Tour de l'Oisans but it is very challenging, particularly in early summer when there is still snow on the Col de l'Aup Martin. For this reason, a diversion has been put in place starting from Vallouise, passing through Puy Saint-Vincent, the Col de la Pousterle and the Fournel valley. You then join the Pas de la Cavale (GR®54A).
The Lacs de l’Ascension and the Pic de Haut Mouriare
10.06 mi
+4,252 ft
-4,259 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Roche-de-Rame (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike with some very steep and vertiginous sections! This hike is a variation on the one marked as PR®.
The Col des Terres Blanches
11.81 mi
+4,259 ft
-3,822 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Freissinières (Hautes-Alpes)
From Dormillouse to Prapic via the Col des Terres Blanches.
Route around Le Ponteil
4.23 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,729 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Champcella (Hautes-Alpes)
A route starting from Le Ponteil that goes round the large, unnamed peak near the Tramouillon hut.
Vallouise - Pré de la Chaumette Mountain Hut
9.83 mi
+3,852 ft
-3,228 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Vallouise (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage11 of this route. One of the most beautiful and challenging stages of the route, featuring the Aup Martin pass at 2,700 metres and the Pas de la Cavale, the highest point ofthe GR® 54. This stage demands the utmost vigilance and experience of high-mountain hiking. The views are absolutely stunning and incredibly wild. We took the shuttle bus to avoid the 8 km of tarmac road to the car park at Entre-les-Aigues.
Moussière - Alpage de la Selle
1.89 mi
+1,283 ft
-59 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
Access from the alpine hamlet of Moussière to the bivouac area located between the Selle and Crousas mountain pastures. This mountain pasture overlooks the Cabane Sainte-Marie, where the sheep are kept at night.
Ravin des Serres - Vallonpierre refuge
10.03 mi
+5,138 ft
-5,220 ft
9h 05
Difficult
Departure from L'Argentière-la-Bessée (Hautes-Alpes)
The hike begins with the ascent of the Pas de la Cavale, which rises to an altitude of 2,735 metres. After this climb, you will reach the Pré de la Chaumette refuge. From there, another climb will take you along the imposing Sirac, passing through the Vallette, Gouiran and Vallonpierre passes. The route ends at the Vallonpierre refuge.
Alpage de la Selle - Moussière
4.92 mi
+358 ft
-1,581 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Crépin (Hautes-Alpes)
This pleasant second day begins with a climb to the Col de Moussière before passing by the very pleasant Lac du Lauzet, then taking the long forest track back to the Moussière car park.