Pelleautier walks

Starting from Lake Pelleautier, enjoy a pleasant hike at the foot of Montagne de Céüse along the long forest road dominated by cliffs and offering superb panoramic views.

An easy walk starting from Lake Pelleautier, with stunning views over the Gap region and the surrounding mountains.

A circular loop around the village of Neffes, passing by the campsite, along small roads and paths accessible to all. It’s really more of a stroll to stretch your legs, although some open stretches offer views of Céüse, the Montagne de Charance and the Écrins.

A short circular route near the centre of Gap, passing by the impressive Viaduc de la Selle (55 m high and 200 m long), an engineering structure on the railway line between Briançon and Veynes, then by the Aurouze family oratory on the small mountain of Pic Ponçon. This viewpoint offers a beautiful panorama of the Gap mountains and beyond: Céüze, Bure, Charance, Chaillol, Le Sirac, Les Autanes, Chabrières, as far as Morgon and the Alpes de Haute-Provence.

Explore the viaduct (55 m high and 200 m long), a truly impressive engineering feat, part of the railway line between Briançon and Veynes, overlooking the Selle torrent. A stone’s throw from Gap town centre, with an orientation table overlooking the whole of the Gapençais region.

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

A short walk above Gap, around the lake in the hamlet of Corréo (a water reserve for the Gap Canal, which is used for irrigation). This route offers pleasant scenery at the foot of the Charance and Céüse mountains.

A pleasant little walk above Gap, between the pine and oak forest, then along the Drac Canal. Without any difficulty, it offers a beautiful view of Céüse and the mountains south of Gap, including the Lure mountain.

A short circular family walk (suitable for a 6-year-old who walks well) to enjoy the south-westerly views from Charance sur Cëuze, Pic de Bure, Lure, Gap, La Roche-des-Arnaud and Montmaur, all the way to Le Morgon.

This path leading to the Sigot Nursery allows you to discover the site’s forestry, human and historical heritage, starting with the Grotte des Maquisards. This lovely, easy walk is dotted with wooden sculptures and information boards. Picnic tables are provided so you can enjoy a comfortable lunch break. After a gentle warm-up as you climb up a wide track, you’ll reach the Blocs de Céüse area and the Grotte des Maquisards. The forest track continues along the hillside, then you’ll take a path restored by the ONF which leads you to the former Sigot Nursery before heading back down to the starting point.

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.

The Circuit des Évêques (named after a place you will pass near) is a very popular route in La Roche-des-Arnauds. It will allow you to discover the cable bridge and the Corréo plateau with interesting views of the Tête de Clappe, the Pic de Bure and the Pic de Ceüze. This circuit is also selected as a mountain bike circuit.

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.

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

An easy route to climb above La Roche-des-Arnauds, passing under the cliffs of La Barre and along the bucolic banks of the Petit Buëch. With a panoramic view from the ruins of the tower.

A short family circular on the heights of La Roche-des-Arnauds, with waterfalls, a scenic path and, finally, the remains of a castle offering a view of the village!

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.

Just a stone’s throw from the Montagne de Céüse and its famous limestone cliffs, the Petite Céüse offers a magnificent view of the cliff, the Gap basin and the peaks of the Écrins.

Circular loop above Tallard, mostly through pine forest.

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

A climb to the summit of La Barre overlooking La Roche-des-Arnauds, passing through the Col des Roux and a circular route before the descent back to the mountain pasture. The ridge offers a panoramic view of the Upper Buëch valley, and the circular route allows you to discover the cabrettes, a remarkable piece of forestry heritage.

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.

An unpretentious loop in the Gapençais region, starting from the hamlet of Treschâtel and passing through the village of Rambaud, along footpaths, tracks and small roads. Not a very shaded route, ideal for a short walk during the cold season.

This hike is an unforgettable experience, particularly after a snowfall which has transformed the natural landscape. Located near La Roche-des-Arnauds, it offers an accessible and well-maintained route, although it is not signposted. The cairns dotted along the path make it easy to find your way, even for less experienced walkers. Right from the start, the landscape opens up to spectacular views: Céüse, the Tête de la Clappe, the Rabou Valley and Charance. Every stage invites you to pause and reflect, and to lose yourself in the moment. The gradual ascent eventually leads to the summit of Les Teyssonnières, a breathtaking panoramic viewpoint, particularly over the Pic de Bure and the massifs of Les Trois Évêchés, Le Parpaillon and Les Écrins. This walk combines natural beauty, tranquillity and a sense of wonder. It offers a unique experience for walkers seeking adventure and serenity, and occasionally provides the chance for an exceptional encounter with mouflons or ibex.

A very short walk around the pond at Charance Castle. It’s a peaceful green oasis, accessible to all.

Most of the walk is along the Canal du Drac, which allows you to discover many of the structures designed to channel and distribute water to the surrounding farms, and also offers sections with panoramic views.

Starting from Charance, the climb up the breach and to the peak offers breathtaking views of the Gapençais basin, the Durance valley and the Pic de Bure.

A splendid hike starting from Domaine de Charance, with an ascent of the eponymous peak, then Cuchon, followed by a route along the ridge of Montagne de Charance. A hike with exceptional views of Ceüze, Pic de Bure, the village of Rabou to the north, Gap and Serre Ponçon to the south, the mountains around Dignes with Cheval Blanc, Écrins to the east, and the Ubaye mountains to the south. A physically demanding hike, but without any real technical sections.

This rural and exotic circuit, on the outskirts of the town, takes you to the Buzon Viaduct. A short and easy walk that can be done with young children.

Climb up to the breach to enjoy the view from the ridges of the Charance mountain (including the Col and Tête de Guizière), before descending via the Col de la Côte Gelée. Although most of the climb is through forest, the ridges and descent are more exposed to the sun.

Climb up to the Brèche de Charance to enjoy the panoramic view from the ridge to the Col de Guizière, then descend through the forest. An ideal route for the summer months, just above the town of Gap.

After taking the famous Sentier des Bans balcony path, we will cross the Petit Buech to return via a small balcony path on the other side before reaching Rabou via a small Roman bridge. There are a few tricky sections on the balconies, especially on the way back. This is where the difficulty lies. Not suitable for those who are afraid of heights.

Very beautiful hike on the Bans trail to the old village of Chaudun

From the Rabou car park, 15 km from Gap, this hike is partly off-trail and offers exceptional views of the surrounding peaks.

A varied hike offering beautiful views of the Pic de Bure, or from the Col de Rabou, as well as a walk through an old hamlet with the Chapel of La Crotte. Not to mention the spectacular Sentier des Bans, which you will have the chance to walk along twice. Please note: see the comments on the cliff-top path in the ‘Practical information’ section.

A little-visited ridge and peak offering a 360° panorama of the surrounding mountains and a magnificent view of the Combe de Mai and the snow-capped Montagne de Bure. Please note: take note of the comments in the practical information section before setting out on this hike.

This is a half-day hike, either on foot or with snowshoes. Almost the entire route is through forest with clearings to enjoy the scenery and finish the climb to the Pertuis, which can be visited with a good torch. The return is via another pleasant path.

La Petite Céüse, a summit well known to walkers, takes on a whole new dimension when approached from the hamlet of Les Combes, with some unusual sections.

The Pic de Guizière from the Serrigues quarry.

This is the ascent to the Brèche de Charance with the least elevation gain (less than 300 m), allowing you to enjoy the views via the Col de Guizière, then the Col de Gleize, whilst walking mainly through woodland. An ideal route for the summer months.

A hike in the hills above Gap offering exceptional panoramic views. Montagne de Ceüze, Massif de Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Blanche, Monges... A rollercoaster ride along the ridge. Flowers and mushrooms abound! A tricky section between (3) and (4).

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 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.

This hike is first and foremost an opportunity to discover a little-known heritage and practice of forestry, namely cable transport. This ancient practice dates back to the 1930s and has been partially restored by Mr Pierre Para. The "cabrette" is the common name given to the pylon that supports the cable. Of course, throughout the hike, the view of the south face of the Pic de Bure and its east pillar (opened by René Desmaison in three days in September 1961) will be remarkable.

A classic PR® marked trail, located mainly in the Sauvas National Forest, above La Roche des Arnauds. The route descends from the Maison Forestière de Matacharre to the Ravin du Rif de l'Arc, climbs back up to the Col de Matacharre via the forest road through Le Pinet, then follows a GRP® trail with a few tricky sections to the Col de Conode (GR®94B). The circular route finally ends with the descent on the D7 track from Conode. Mèfi1: the crossing between the Col de Matacharre and the Col de Conode includes three tricky crossings of schistose ravines and scree slopes, some of which are quite exposed. This part of the route requires you to be accustomed to this type of terrain andto remain cautious.

A short, scenic and refreshing countryside route on the outskirts of Gap. From the V64 cycle route, you’ll discover the Peyre Ossel boulder and cross the Buzon viaduct. This easy route then returns via the refreshing streams of the Oursatas and the Buzon, and is suitable for children. Magnificent views of the Gapençais region and picturesque paths through woods and fields round off this pleasant route.

A fairly wild trail that generally follows the bank of the torrent, offering a beautiful natural atmosphere and views of small waterfalls. The outward route is accessible to families with children, mostly in the shade with the coolness of the torrent.

A lovely, fairly easy and not very long family walk. Part of the route is through woodland and along paths in the fields, but it offers beautiful views of the Gapençais and Champsaur peaks.

A route partly through woodland, allowing you to discover two charming villages and offering a beautiful panorama of the Gapençais and Champsaur peaks.

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.

A spring walk with panoramic views of the Montagne d’Aujour and the Ceüse cliff, all the way to Bure and the old village of Chaillol!

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 walk starting from Venterol, mainly through woodland, with views of the Écrins (to the north), the Ubaye (to the east) and the Dévoluy (to the north-west). A short stretch along the ridge to the summit of Montsérieux, which offers a beautiful panorama of the Durance valley, the Champsaur, the Dévoluy and the Dormillouse massif.

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

A lovely walk along the Gap balconies. From the Lac des Jaussauds picnic area, the route descends along the route of the old (and never completed) Gap–La Mure railway line, including a crossing of the Buzon viaduct, recently converted into a cycle route.It then climbs back up to the Réserve des Manes, passes the Peyre Ossel boulder, and follows the Canal de Gap to the Réserve Georges Serres, offering beautiful panoramic views of the Gap region.

From the Maison Forestière des Sauvas (in the commune of Montmaur), a short family circular route through the forest, beneath the imposing south face of the Bure plateau and its vast scree slopes.The gentle gradient makes this walk suitable for children, even young ones.

1 November 2025: a user reports => this concerns the route between the wps (6), (7), and (8).Geoportal (Biotope protection decrees) (!) WARNING (!) This hike crosses the perimeter of the prefectural decree for the protection of the Plateau de Bure biotope, in which it is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to leave the marked trails, under penalty of a 4th class fine of €750. For the time being, the agents of the French Office for Biodiversity, responsible for enforcing this decree, are taking a preventive approach, but they will surely soon move on to enforcement. Access to the Plateau de Bure off the beaten track. This alpine hike via the Pas de Paul offers an unusual and wild setting, through devolved steps, vertical corridors marked by large staircases. This variant allows you to reach the westernmost peaks of the Bure plateau, the Tête des Pras Arnaud and the Tête de la Cluse, before the Pic de Bure.

The Dévoluy massif offers a striking contrast of colours between the pure blue of the sky and the ochre of the rocks in its trio of peaks (Obiou, Grand Ferrand, Pic de Bure). Warning! The descent via the Combe de Mai, from (4) to (1), is prohibited outside the winter months for the first few hundred metres. See the prefectural decree on the protection of the Plateau de Bure biotope.

From the Maison Forestière des Sauvas (in the commune of Montmaur), this round-trip route is the easiest way to climb the Tête Plumée and then the Pic Chauve via the Col des Sérigons.The route runs mainly through woodland, with a few clearings offering views of the landscape, all the way to the Pic Chauve, which overlooks the upper valley of the Petit Buëch and offers stunning panoramic views.