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Observatoire du Pic de Bure walks
The Pic de Bure via the Combe d'Aurouze and the Combe de Mai
Visorando member 
14.09 km
+1,394 m
-1,390 m
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Montmaur (Hautes-Alpes)
The Dévoluy massif offers a contrast of colours between the pure blue of the sky and the ochre of the rocks in its trilogy of peaks (Obiou, Grand Ferrand, Pic de Bure).
Correction: the elevation gain is around 1,300 metres
Pic de Bure from Super Devoluy and return via the Combe Ratin
Visorando member 
19.30 km
+1,351 m
-1,352 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
Pic de Bure, one of the three giants of Dévoluy, is technically the most accessible but includes a section with a cable.
You will arrive in a lunar landscape, among the observatory's satellite dishes. In good weather, the view is extraordinary. There may be a few herds on the plateau.
A more recent route also offers the option of starting from the Joue du Loup resort.
Walks near Observatoire du Pic de Bure
Col des Aiguilles - Return circular via Le Chauvet
Visorando member 
12.78 km
+836 m
-830 m
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.
La Jarjatte - Lachaup
Visorando member 
13.51 km
+957 m
-742 m
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
This link via the Col des Aiguilles involves an ascent facing the Aiguilles de Lus. The descent into the wild Aiguilles valley offers a glimpse of the slopes of the Joue du Loup resort.
Moderate