Rabou walks

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.

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

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

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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!

A circular route leading to the Guizière ridges whilst avoiding the overly exposed sections of the Greysinière ridges.Starting at the Col de Gleize keeps the elevation gain to a minimum, whilst offering exceptional views of the Ceüze, Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Ubaye (Montagne de la Blanche) and Monges mountain ranges.

A round trip to this village at the foot of the Montagne de Chaudun.

Much of this hike takes place on a ridge with aerial passages, offering numerous panoramic views.

Discover the village of Chaudun and its history. Walking along the patrol path, you realise how difficult it must have been for the inhabitants to survive there at the time, in a village isolated from everything else in a hostile environment, especially in winter.

A circular route leading to the ridges of La Greysinière with exposed sections, but offering exceptional views of the Ceüze, Bure, Dévoluy, Écrins, Embrunais, Blanche and Monges mountains. Starting at Col de Gleize helps to minimise the elevation gain.

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.

From the Col de Gleize, climb towards the Pic de Gleize, then descend towards the ruins of the village of Chaudun and climb back up to the Col de Gleize.

A climb to the Pic de Gleize from the pass of the same name and a descent via the Chaudun circular trail to enjoy a beautiful route with little elevation gain but lots of rockfall.

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.

Route around Pic de Gleize, passing by Pic de Gleize to reach the mountain pastures, offering beautiful views of Champsaur, Dévoluy and Bassin Gapençais.

A short circular loop to reach a very wide viewpoint over Champsaur, Dévoluy and Gapençais.

Pic de Gleize, Pic de Chaudin and Pic de l'Aiguille: three peaks and three panoramas with beautiful views of Dévoluy, with the forgotten domain of Chaudin at its feet, Les Écrins, Champsaur and the Gap conurbation.

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.

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.

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.