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The sources of the Romanche
Visorando member 
16.18 km
+589 m
-584 m
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
A relatively low-altitude foray into a high mountain landscape where the Romanche river rises in the scree following the Plate des Agneaux glacier.
Arsine Glacier Lakes
Visorando member 
14.68 km
+812 m
-805 m
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Hiking in the Ecrins massif towards glacial lakes.
Arsine Glacier Lake from the Col du Lautaret
Visorando member 
20.63 km
+586 m
-589 m
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
For me, this is one of the most beautiful hikes in this magnificent region of the Alps, with breathtaking views of the eastern glaciers of the Meije massif.
It is a long walk through the mountain pastures, but with very gradual climbs.
However, there is one section that may be tricky for those prone to vertigo.
A great alternative to the hike to Lac d'Arsine, which starts from Monêtier-les-Bains.
Walks near Refuge de l'Alpe de Villar d'Arêne
Refuge du Chardonnet - Arsine
Visorando member 19.22 km
+795 m
-1,352 m
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This third stage of the crossing of France, following the 45th parallel as closely as possible, is long and difficult but absolutely magnificent. You will discover or rediscover the two jewels that are the Écrins and Meije massifs. Most of the route is on the GR® 50 and GR® 57. The paths are well marked and well maintained.
This stage can be divided into four sections: 1) an ascent to the Col du Chardonnet; 2) the descent to Lauzet; 3) the ascent to the Col du Lautaret; 4) the descent to Arsine.
Lac de la Cula via the circular trail
Visorando member 7.96 km
+610 m
-446 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike with magnificent scenery. The climb to the Ricou refuge is a little steep but not particularly difficult. Once you reach the circular path, the route is very easy, almost flat until you reach the Torrent de la Cula. The view over the entire valley is truly superb. From the lake, the trail descends to Laval.
La Clarée right bank: from Névache to the Laval car park
Visorando member 
9.87 km
+440 m
-15 m
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Between forest, mountain pastures and the banks of the Clarée, this walk takes you gently from Névache to the upper Clarée valley. It is also an opportunity to discover the hamlets and isolated chalets scattered throughout the valley. Don't forget to admire the pretty Fontcouverte waterfall on the way!
Please note that if you do this hike outside the shuttle bus operating period (information available from the tourist office), you will have to walk back to the starting point along the same route!
Lac des Méandes - Mont Thabor - Valfréjus
Visorando member 17.74 km
+725 m
-1,783 m
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
The hike starts after the bivouac at Lac des Méandes (below Col des Méandes) to reach the summit of Mont Thabor and admire the 360° view of the mountains. Then return via the Refuge du Mont Thabor and descend to Valfréjus.