Pic de la Greysinière

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A short circular loop that leads to the second part, on the ridges of La Greysinière, with some tricky sections.
Can be done in addition to another walk from the Col de Gleize car park.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.17 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 296 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 286 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,914 m
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    Lowest point: 1,610 m
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Summit
Sharp ridge
Passage through the rocks
The ridges and Charance

Description of the walk

Parking on the Col de Gleize.
(S/E) With your back to the cottage, cross the car park and take the Forestière des Brunet road southwards until you reach a crossroads with a footpath.

(1) Go through the gate and follow the track straight ahead. After about a kilometre and a half, at a bend, you will reach another trail junction.

(2) Leave the track and turn right onto a small path towards Col de Côte Gelée and Col de Guizière.
It will continue on to the Côte Gelée junction.

(3) At this point, take the path that climbs to the right towards Col de Côte Gelée and Col de Guizière. The path climbs steeply to reach the ridges.
You will reach a signpost: Col de Côte Gelée.

(4) Turn right onto the ridges. The trail, clearly marked in yellow, will follow the ridges with many tricky sections before reaching Pic de la Greysinière.

(5) Descend through the pastures and forest. Just before reaching the track, it joins the first crossroads on the way there.

(1) Turn left to rejoin the track, then take the left-hand path to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,693 m - Car park - Col de Gleize
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 1,693 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.41 - alt. 1,624 m - Crossroads at the end of the track
  4. 3 : km 1.91 - alt. 1,639 m - Cote Gelée crossroads
  5. 4 : km 2.81 - alt. 1,851 m - Col de la Côte gelée (1862m)
  6. 5 : km 4.05 - alt. 1,866 m - Pic de la Greysinière (1881m)
  7. S/E : km 5.17 - alt. 1,694 m - Car park - Col de Gleize

Notes

Caution: This is a short walk, but some sections on the ridges are only suitable for people who are not afraid of heights (hence the difficult rating).

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 12 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
lespinassesophie1@gmail.com
lespinassesophie1@gmail.com

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very easy hike at the start, but be careful: the long section along the ridge requires sure-footedness and experience.
I strongly advise against it for people who are prone to vertigo and children under 12.
There is a 360-degree view of Dévoluy, Champsaur and the Gap valley. It is very pretty.
Takes 2 hours at a leisurely pace

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Viviana
Viviana

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A picturesque hike, well described, not difficult for those prone to vertigo, but very difficult for everyone except climbers. In fact, along almost the entire ridge section, from the yellow "danger" sign onwards, you don't walk upright on a path, but cling to the rock face, looking for handholds to help you progress. There is no equipment (rope, ring, etc.) to make things easier. In the end, it took us 3½ hours to complete this circular route, advancing very cautiously, hesitating, looking for the best way to minimise the risks on the ridges. The markings are excellent, precise and frequent, and it is essential to follow them as closely as possible.

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B-ron
B-ron

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb short hike with magnificent views of the Devoluy massif and Pic de Bure on one side and Gap on the other.

Be careful on the tricky section along the ridges. It's not technically difficult, but it's best avoided on rainy days or when visibility is poor. It's also not suitable for children.
I did this hike alone and I'm afraid of heights. I'd say it's a 6/7 on a scale of 10. I crossed the ridge without any problems, but I didn't take any risks and was glad to reach the end.
This section could be prohibitive for someone who is extremely afraid of heights.

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beernaard
beernaard

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful view of Gap.
The passage over the ridges seemed dangerous and very exposed to us. Be careful not to take children or people who are afraid of heights.

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medaral
medaral

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, but caution is advised for those who are not used to heights and steep passages where you must be vigilant at all times

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iowa2004
iowa2004

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello everyone,
A superb little hike starting from the Col de Gleize, which I recommend for the scenery, the route, the clear signposting and the excellent guidebook.
The ridge section is not complicated, with good steps and secure handholds.
We'll be back!
Thanks to the author for this suggestion and the reliability of his guidebook

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ClausGrenoble
ClausGrenoble

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely route that we extended by climbing Col de Glaize on one of the many paths from Laye Station at an altitude of 1,300 metres. It took 5½ hours to cover 13 km/600 m. Unlike the climb to Pic de Glaize four days earlier, there was no snow left.

The passage over the ridge is certainly exposed but without any real technical difficulty, possible for any hiker who is not afraid of heights and is not afraid to use their hands if necessary.

Picnic at Col de la Gelée before crossing the ridge. The meadow after the pass offers beautiful views and is also a good place to take a break.

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Britanicus100
Britanicus100
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A real treat. Lovely ridge walk.
I made a video with commentary and names of the peaks, showing how to cross the steep sections.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlYdnyB3...

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dagneaux
dagneaux

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

i had trouble getting my wife to go over the ridges, but apart from that, it was a superb walk, not too long for autumn. The views are superb. I liked it, but you mustn't be afraid of certain difficult passages, even if they aren't exceptionally hard. Thank you for the route.

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julienclaude
julienclaude

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

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slinky
slinky ★

Thank you for your comment, Vincent.

Indeed, you should always be careful on the trails, even when the danger seems insignificant.

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Vincent M5.
Vincent M5.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Without rushing, observing the vultures above the ridge... The passage is a little tricky, and indeed the next day a helicopter landed to pick someone up... but you just have to be careful...

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Victor D.
Victor D.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 11, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

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