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Refuge de la Cantonnière walks
Refuge de la Cantonnière – Col de la Cayolle
Visorando Member
3.32 mi
+1,677 ft
-351 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Entraunes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A climb that offers views of different levels of the mountain: meadows, coniferous forest and alpine pastures.
Lac d’Allos Mountain Hut – La Cantonnière Mountain Hut
6.84 mi
+1,253 ft
-2,493 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The final stage, which is longer than the other two, takes you back to the starting point.
Around Les Garrets
14.67 mi
+4,055 ft
-4,108 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from Entraunes (Alpes-Maritimes)
A 3-day mountain hike going from refuge to refuge.
The daily stages are relatively short (3 to 5 hours), making it accessible to people of average fitness.
Wildlife (marmots, chamois, ibex and birds of prey) can be spotted quite easily at higher altitudes.
From the Refuge de la Cantonnière to the Refuge de la Cayolle via the Col de la Boucharde
6.90 mi
+2,874 ft
-1,503 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Entraunes (Alpes-Maritimes)
This route from the Refuge de la Cantonnière to the Refuge de la Cayolle via the Col de la Boucharde is the first day of a three-day route in the Haut-Var. After a shaded climb alongside the Ruisseau de Sanguinière, the route ascends the Ravin de la Boucharde before descending to the Bachelard after crossing the pass. You then need to follow the left bank of the Bachelard back up to the Refuge de la Cayolle, where you will spend the night.
Walks near Refuge de la Cantonnière
Col de la Cayolle – Lac d’Allos Mountain Hut
4.49 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,312 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Uvernet-Fours (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A climb to a pass, followed by a descent of roughly the same length, with two beautiful lakes to admire. This walk also gives you the chance to compare the two sides of the mountain, which are quite different.
Lac d’Allos – Tête de Valplane – La Cluite car park
4.56 mi
+1,306 ft
-2,707 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Alternative route to reach the Cluite car park from the Lac d’Allos refuge. The route passes via the Tête de Valplane, which offers breathtaking views of Lac d’Allos, the Cirque de l’Encombrette and the valley leading to Colmars. You are in the Mercantour National Park; there are regulations to be observed, and failure to do so may result in a fine of up to €1,500 – see the practical information.This route takes you off the marked trails; please read the reviews.
Mont Pelat - Allos via Le Cimet
13.63 mi
+2,405 ft
-7,661 ft
8h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Second part of the circular. This second stage will take you to the village of Allos, starting from Mont Pelat, via the Trou de l'Aigle, the Cimet and its many waterfalls, including the Cascade du Pich and the Bois de Vacheresse.
From Restefond to Sestrière via Cime de la Plate and Col de la Braïssa
8.53 mi
+2,067 ft
-3,399 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Jausiers (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very beautiful high-mountain hike at the foot of Cime de la Bonette between the Alpes Maritimes and Alpes de Haute Provence. Very little traffic. Magnificent, rocky landscape. The upper Braissette lake is a very beautiful spot for bivouacking.
Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage - Roya
13.32 mi
+4,255 ft
-4,203 ft
9h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage (Alpes-Maritimes)
Étape de la traversée des Alpes de Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage jusqu'à Roya. Randonnée offrant un très beau panorama sur la Haute Tinée avec passage de la station de ski d'Auron puis après le Col du Blainon entrée dans le vallon de Roya où le mouton est roi.
Allos - Mont Pelat
10.09 mi
+5,577 ft
-328 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The first part of this two-day circular is challenging and breathtaking, taking you through the heart of Mercantour National Park from the village of Allos, via Lac d'Allos and its refuge, Mont Pelat, Lac du Trou de l'Aigle, Le Cimet and its many waterfalls, including Cascade du Pich and Les Bois de Vacheresse.
Route from Val d’Allos le Seignus to Colmars-les-Alpes
Tourist office
5.21 mi
+568 ft
-1,834 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A route alternating between meadows and forest sections, offering the chance to explore the Val d’Allos and Haut-Verdon mountain ranges.
From Bousiéyas to Roya
19.22 mi
+5,515 ft
-6,716 ft
13h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage (Alpes-Maritimes)
This seventeenth stage continues the crossing of the Mercantour massif. From Bousiéyas, the GR®5 climbs gently along the forest track, crosses the Tinée valley and reaches the small lake of Lauzarouotte. The path then crosses the Issias valley and reaches the Col de la Colombière. Winding its way down, it plunges straight into the Vallon de la Combe and, hugging the hillside, reaches the Rochepin chalet before returning to the bottom of the Vallon de la Combe and reaching Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage. The GR®5 follows the Route d’Anelle, crossing a few torrents before reaching the Col d’Anelle. It descends to Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, which it passes through, before entering the Tinée Valley. At the hamlet of Drogon, it winds its way up the valley side in a series of hairpin bends to the resort of Auron, then passes through woodland to reach the Col du Blainon before descending the sunny side of the Vallon de la Roya and arriving at the “Ma Vieille École” lodge.
Circuit of the Chapeau de Gendarme via the north face
7.38 mi
+2,385 ft
-3,999 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Enchastrayes (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely hike starting from Super Sauze. The route via the north face of the Chapeau de Gendarme is not recommended for children; the east face is preferable.
From Allos to Colmars via the Autapie ridge
7.35 mi
+659 ft
-4,324 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy hike starting from the Gros Tapi chairlift terminus. A ridge walk offering constantly stunning and unforgettable panoramic views of the Haut Verdon mountain ranges. An easy route with a final descent to Colmars through the forest on signposted paths. Best undertaken in summer whilst the chairlifts are operating.