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Puy-Saint-André walks
The Ravin des Merles and the Demoiselles Décoiffées
Loop starting from Pierre Feu. This circuit will take you to the chapels and hamlets around Puy-Saint-André, sundials and the "Décoiffées" fairy chimneys. An easy circuit, except for the descent to Pierre Feu, which has a few sections where you need to take care not to slip.
Notre-Dame des Neiges
Visit a chapel overlooking Briançon, offering remarkable views of the Durance valley.
The Fort des Têtes
In the footsteps of the military constructions of the Briançonnais region.
Tour of Pont Baldy Lake
An easy hike between Vauban fortifications and the turquoise waters of Lake Pont Baldy.
The Cross of Toulouse
For those who love aerial views, the Croix de Toulouse offers a spectacular view of Briançon.
From the banks of the Guisane to the heights of Saint-Chaffrey
This lovely walk showcases two remarkable features of Saint-Chaffrey: a cool path along the Torrent de la Guisane and its canal, followed by a tour of the hamlets of Chantemerle, Villard Laté and La Villette. Beautiful views of the valley and surrounding mountains complete this walk.
Cascade de la Pisse - Bois des Rousses - Bois de l'Ours in Saint-Chaffrey
A very pleasant route through a pine forest. Panoramic views of the Serre Chevalier valley, the village of Saint-Chaffrey and the Écrins mountain range.
The grand circuit of Les Ayes
A fine walk with two passes and some very beautiful scenery. Swimming available.
The Chalets de la Taure circuit
An easy walk through the Swiss pine forest of Bois des Ayes above Villar-Saint-Pancrace.
The Col de la Pousterle
A cool hike starting from the village of Les Vigneaux. The Col de la Pousterle can be reached by many routes, but this one takes the "Via Novo", the GR®50. At the pass, there is a view overlooking the Vallée de la Vallouise, and you can even see the front of the Glacier Blanc.
Pissette Waterfall
Hike in a high mountain setting on a summer trail passing at the foot of a cliff where a majestic waterfall flows, with a magnificent panorama of the high peaks of the Écrins.
Lac de l'Eychauda
In the Crête des Grangettes cirque, there is a particularly famous mountain lake at 2,514 metres, called the Eychauda.
Lac de l'Eychauda via the Pas de l'Âne and the Col des Grangettes
This route takes you to Lac de l'Eychauda, looping back via the pass of the same name, then Pas de l'Âne and finally Col des Grangettes. The view of the lake from Col des Grangettes is panoramic.
The Fort de l'Infernet from the Sommet des Anges
In summer, when the Montgenèvre ski lifts are open, there is an easy walk to the Fort de l'Infernet, which offers exceptional views of the Briançon valleys from the top station of the Gondrans chairlift.
Peyrolle ridges
Hike to one of the most beautiful ridges in the Briançonnais region, starting from the Col du Granon, allowing you to visit four peaks and revealing a beautiful panorama of the Écrins and the Cerces.
The route follows a trail with some sections that may be daunting for hikers who are prone to vertigo.
Lac de l'Oule via La Gardiole
This circuit has two attractions: a high point and a beautiful mountain lake. Close to the Serre-Chevalier resort. Family-friendly circuit.
The Lac de l'Oule circuit
A family hike starting from the Col du Granon, which allows you to discover a beautiful lake and, on the way back, magnificent views of the Ecrins.
The Cave of the Fifty Donkeys
A very pleasant route along the banks of the Clarée with the discovery of a historic cave.
(Please note: the path through the Ravin des Sables is currently completely destroyed, so it is advisable to reverse the direction of the hike to reach the cave.)
Puy Aillaud loop via the Ravin du Goitreux
This is a short circular walk around Puy Aillaud, to be done when there is no snow, which will allow you to admire the paragliders taking off from one of the most famous spots in the valley. You will then pass through the shade of the forest as you cross the Ravin du Goitreux.
La Blanche via Lac de Puy Aillaud and the Belvédère des Trois Refuges viewpoint
This is a must-do hike in Vallouise, offering views of the Écrins, the Cerces and the Queyras, and in particular, thanks to its proximity, the Pelvoux, the Pic sans Nom and the Ailefroide.
Puy Aillaud loop passing under the Préron chairlift
A short loop starting from Puy-Aillaud will take you from larch forests to hay meadows and pastures, with views of Pelvoux and the Puy-Saint-Vincent valley as far as L'Argentière-la-Bessée.
The Belvédère du Grand Aréa
Almost perfectly pyramid-shaped when viewed from Briançon, the summit of the Grand Aréa attracts all the tourists in the valley. This means that we are never alone at the top.
Les Têtes via Lac des Charbonnières
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.
Argentière station - Ravin des Serres
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
Wild crossing of the Écrins
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.
The Cinquante Anes Cave via the Lauzes Cabin
Lovely loop above Val-des-Prés providing a bird's eye view of the famous Clarée Valley.
In the footsteps of the peasant miners of Guisane
The Briançonnais region had several hundred peasant-mines each operated by 2 to 3 people.
This route lets you access two of these sites in the Guisane valley. Here you can still find remnants of these operations.
It also offers stunning panoramic views of the Guisane valley and the Les Agneaux mountain. You can enjoy this in both summer and winter, with snowshoes (the southern exposure allows for rapid stabilisation of the snowpack).
Tour des Têtes
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.
The ridges of Puy-Saint-Vincent
Easily accessible at the top of the resort, this easy route can be enjoyed with children (by section depending on age). There are constant views of the entire mountain range.
Col de Néal
Col de Néal and the nearby lake are part of many routes on the site. This very easy double circular path allows you to discover them and enjoy the chalets and mountain pastures that precede these places.
The walk of the four lakes and a few beautiful ponds
A beautiful, varied route with no difficulty, allowing you to discover several high-altitude lakes in stunning scenery.
The Blue Thistles of the Fournel Valley
This hike takes us to see the largest concentration of blue thistles in the entire Alpine arc.
Clapeyto and Col du Néal chalets and lakes
Long loop to explore the Clapeyto chalets, then climb above to the Terres Blanche ridge where there are several lakes. Return via the Col du Néal and theGR® 5.
Well-marked trails.
Following the closure of the trail that started from the cross-country ski centre, we will start from the small lake at the entrance to the campsite
which is an extra kilometre on the road in summer.
This hike can also be done in winter on snowshoes, starting from theGR® 5 between the cross-country ski trails.