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The waters of Charance
Visorando Member
7.12 mi
+561 ft
-561 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Pic de Charance - Le Cuchon - Montagne de Charance via the ridges
8.08 mi
+2,930 ft
-2,920 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
The Selle Viaduct
2.97 mi
+659 ft
-676 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Below the Cuchon de Charance via the Chapelle de Sauveterre (return via Rougier)
2.98 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,283 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-des-Arnauds (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
Tour of Neffes to Les Bonnets
3.37 mi
+348 ft
-377 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Neffes (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular loop around the village of Neffes, passing by the campsite, along small roads and paths accessible to all. It’s really more of a stroll to stretch your legs, although some open stretches offer views of Céüse, the Montagne de Charance and the Écrins.
From the Viaduc de la Selle to the summit of Pic Ponçon
2.79 mi
+689 ft
-669 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Gap (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
A circular walk along the ridges of the Montagne de Charance starting from Clos la Chau
6.48 mi
+2,264 ft
-2,264 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Roche-des-Arnauds (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful ridge walk across the Montagne de Charance, from Clot la Chau to the Brèche de Charance, passing through its highest point, the Cuchon (1,903 m), and the iconic Pic de Charance (1,825 m). The return route follows the north-facing slope through the Bois du Devès, via the Avalanche forest tracks and the small pass of Devès.This climb is a great classic, very popular with hikers from Gap, most often starting from the Charance estate.