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Refuge du Pigeonnier via the Cabane de Vaccivier
Visorando member 
9.30 km
+837 m
-828 m
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Access to the Refuge du Pigeonnier via the Cabane du Vaccivier and its wilder trail. The refuge is perched at the end of a ridge, overlooking the Gioberney valley with views of peaks such as Les Rouies, Les Bans and Le Sirac.
Walks near Refuge du Pigeonnier
From Rif du Sap to Navette via Le Chapeau
Visorando member 11.89 km
+1,233 m
-1,311 m
6h 55
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful and challenging hike in the hills, varied with some unexpected sections. Stunning views. Be careful, there are many tricky and slippery sections. Avoid in wet weather.
Vallonpierre refuge - Sebeyras lakes
Visorando member 
22.91 km
+1,308 m
-1,297 m
10h 15
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Vallonpierre refuge, the hike takes you to the Rif du Sap chapel, then to the charming village of La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar, where you can stop for refreshments at a local grocery store. The route then crosses the Valgaudémar National Forest before reaching the magnificent lakes of Pétarel and Sebeyras.
Lakes of Sebeyras - Le Lauvet
Visorando member 
18.12 km
+1,643 m
-1,893 m
9h 50
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Sebeyras Lakes, the route will first take you to the Col de Pétarel. From there, you will descend towards Saint-Maurice-en-Valgodemar. You will then follow the old transhumance paths to reach the Six Cabanes, then climb the Col de Menoux to Lauvet.
Villar-Loubière - Refuge des Souffles
Visorando member 
4.71 km
+916 m
-1 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
Efirst stage to warm up your legs before climbing to the Refuge des Souffles.
From Villar-Loubière to La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar via Lac du Lautier
Visorando member 13.35 km
+1,457 m
-1,364 m
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful, varied hike with stunning views and a lake perfect for relaxing. A pleasant climb (a little steep at the start and very end), in the shade (early in the morning) for a good half of the route; a fairly long and difficult descent over scree. A full day's hike. Use the shuttle bus or bring two vehicles.
Ravin des Serres - Vallonpierre refuge
Visorando member 
16.14 km
+1,566 m
-1,591 m
9h 05
Difficult
Departure from L'Argentière-la-Bessée (Hautes-Alpes)
The hike begins with the ascent of the Pas de la Cavale, which rises to an altitude of 2,735 metres. After this climb, you will reach the Pré de la Chaumette refuge. From there, another climb will take you along the imposing Sirac, passing through the Vallette, Gouiran and Vallonpierre passes. The route ends at the Vallonpierre refuge.
The six lakes of Orcières-Merlette, including Les Estaris
Visorando member 
6.65 km
+91 m
-441 m
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Orcières (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike has been suitable for all ages since 2020. Using the chairlifts (Drouvet 1 and 2 for the outward journey and Roche Rousse for the return journey) makes it easy. The six large lakes are visited on the way down. A variant towards the Col de Freissinières is possible. The landscapes are magnificent, especially at the starting point at the top of Drouvet. The lakes are all very beautiful and diverse.
Le Lauvet - Lac Labarre
Visorando member 
19.05 km
+1,484 m
-1,131 m
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Valjouffrey (Isère)
From Le Lauvet, descend to La Chapelle-en-Valjouffrey. Then take the Sentier du Facteur trail, cross the Haute Vallée du Béranger nature reserve in Valsenestre, and finish on the GR®54B trail to Lac Labarre.
