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Pointe de Chauvet walks
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (2) Pointe de Chauvet and Lac Noir
Visorando member 
5.47 km
+679 m
-679 m
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A climb to the highest point of this hike around the Chambeyron mountain range, at over 3000 metres in altitude. A summit offering an unobstructed view over Queyras and the neighbouring mountain ranges. A downhill route allowing a well-deserved rest by a lake.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range
Visorando member 
58.28 km
+3,999 m
-4,201 m
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.
Walks near Pointe de Chauvet
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (3) Refuge du Chambeyron - Maljasset
Visorando member 
17.13 km
+748 m
-1,452 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron
Visorando member 
6.25 km
+753 m
-11 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
Maljasset - Ceillac
Visorando member 12.07 km
+856 m
-1,121 m
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Return to Queyras by crossing the Col Girardin via a path that starts off quite steep but then levels out before ending with large hairpin bends that finish at the pass. This is followed by a long descent past the lakes, which reflect the famous Font Sancte, the highest point in Queyras.
Maljasset - Ceillac
Visorando member 15.96 km
+1,012 m
-1,293 m
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The passage between the two departments of Alpes de Haute Provence and Hautes Alpes is via the famousGR®5, which supports theGRP® of the Tour de la Font Sancte on this section.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (4) Maljasset - Refuge Campo Base
Visorando member 
14.93 km
+734 m
-1,007 m
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Quite a long stage but a steady route. A climb up to Col de Mary then a long downhill hike all the way to the shelter, in Chiaperra, Italy.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (5) Refuge Campo Base - Larche
Visorando member 14.50 km
+1,085 m
-1,052 m
7h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.
Basse Rua - Maljasset
Visorando member 17.09 km
+1,429 m
-1,276 m
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Vars (Hautes-Alpes)
There is a long crossing before the Col des Houerts, which takes you into the Ubaye Valley.
Ceillac - Le Cros
Visorando member 10.14 km
+1,032 m
-788 m
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the fourth and final stage of this journey between Queyras (05) and Ubaye (04). Passing through the Col des Estronques brings you back to the starting point in the hamlet of Cros.
