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The Rif Gorges at Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy
Visorando Member
4.91 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,109 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike is a classic. It will first take you over modest heights offering beautiful panoramic views of the Dévoluy valley and its mountain backdrop, then through a small but nonetheless spectacular gorge, all around the pretty village of Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoly.
The Bois Rond as seen from Les Cypières
4.80 mi
+892 ft
-919 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
The route starts off steeply from Les Cypières, after which the walk presents no particular difficulties.
Puy des Bans – Small Pass – Combe la Mayt circular loop
6.50 mi
+1,913 ft
-1,946 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
A good walk to warm up or test your fitness. It takes you past some of the Dévoluy’s sights: the ruins of Malmort, the Puy des Bans, climbing and via ferrata sites, and the Giant Cairn. No particular difficulties, apart from a tricky section with a handrail and small footbridges – which are optional – to access and exit the Puy des Bans and head back up towards a small pass.
La Grésière loop via the Combe de Mayt
4.52 mi
+909 ft
-932 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy loop starting from a village in Dévoluy, Le Courtil. This loop can be done in the other direction (which I prefer...), offering a beautiful view of the Pic de Bure.
Pic de Bure from Super Devoluy and return via the Combe Ratin
11.99 mi
+4,432 ft
-4,436 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
Pic de Bure, one of the three giants of Dévoluy, is technically the most accessible but includes a section with a cable.
You will arrive in a lunar landscape, among the observatory's satellite dishes. In good weather, the view is extraordinary. There may be a few herds on the plateau.
A more recent route also offers the option of starting from the Joue du Loup resort.
The Pic de Bure circular from the Superdévoluy station
10.86 mi
+4,587 ft
-4,583 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a long circular loop that takes you along the two possible hiking routes on this side of the mountain. The difficulty is mainly due to the length. The elevation gain is also significant and some passages require great care (cables).
Col la Saume
2.15 mi
+387 ft
-384 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike accessible to all, from 7 to 77 years old! Without difficulty, it offers a breathtaking panorama of the Champsaur valley and its bocage. The Devoluard fauna can be abundant, for the enjoyment of young and old alike!
The pass road is closed during winter (check for information).
Souloise waterfall circular loop from Pont du Villard
4.24 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,010 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
A walk along the valley floor, at the foot of the Pic de Bure.Le Dévoluy is known for being dry; the vast majority of the water is underground and seeps away into the limestone massif! However, it does offer a few surprises, with waterfalls here and there providing a touch of coolness.This route, accessible to all and requiring no special equipment, first crosses the Bois Rond before heading towards the meadows and then descending through the woods along a clearly marked path, designated GRP® in 2026.
Col de Rabou circular
7.38 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,762 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike that first winds through the Bois Rond before climbing up into the mountain pastures. Be warned, in good weather there will not be much shade. You will climb up to the source of the Souloise.
Please respect the peace and quiet of the herds and shepherds.
Vallon d'Âne and Vallon Froid loop
6.10 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,886 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
An 8-shaped loop that will take you through the Bois Rond before exploring two valleys and approaching the Pic de Bure rock face. You will have completed the Crête d'Âne loop.
Circular Three Valleys Tour in Saint-Etienne-en-Dévoluy
6.84 mi
+2,743 ft
-2,726 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
Three pretty valleys to visit, two passes to cross (without difficulty) and, as a bonus, a breathtaking view of the Pic de Bure cliff. You will encounter sheep, marmots and chamois. Water in the pools!
Crêtes de Baumes via Les Étroits
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.26 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,493 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from La Joue du Loup, head for Les Crêtes de Baumes on an easy hike offering magnificent views of the Dévoluy range, the Gicon, the Farraut range and the Pic de Bure.
Crête des Baumes via small pass du Tat
6.21 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,325 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a circular walk with no real difficulties except for the steep climb between small pass du Tat and the summit of Crête des Baumes. You can enjoy magnificent scenery for almost the entire hike.
Collet du Tat circular route starting from La Joue du Loup
3.73 mi
+771 ft
-771 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from La Joue du Loup, this short route is ideal for little ones. As a circular route, it offers panoramic views of the Obiou massif and the Pic de Bure. If you’re patient and quiet, you can watch the marmots playing on the grassy slopes below the small pass of the Tat.
Vallon d'Âne
2.50 mi
+820 ft
-820 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
A short hike offering a breathtaking panorama (certainly the most beautiful) of the Pic de Bure and a chance to watch the herds and the marmots at play, much to the delight of young and old alike. The descent, whilst safe, is a little more challenging for tired little legs...
Pas du Follet, foot of the Pic de Bure cliff
4.94 mi
+2,710 ft
-2,710 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
A very beautiful hike that will take you to the foot of the famous Pic de Bure cliff and the "Desmaison" climbing route.
Superb view of the Dévoluy.
Please note that due to the risk of rockfalls, a prefectural decree dated 14/06/2014 prohibits access to the foot of the Bure cliffs until further notice.
Crête de la Plane
7.38 mi
+2,657 ft
-2,654 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
The ascent of the Crête de la Plane offers superb views of the Pic de Bure and the whole of Dévoluy.
The first part of the hike, up to the Col de Rabou, follows theGRP® du Tour du Dévoluy, which is very well marked.
After Col de Rabou, the route is no longer marked and is off-trail. There are no particular difficulties as you follow the ridge. However, good visibility and the ability to navigate with a map and compass are required.
The Combe de l’Eau circular route starting from Agnières-en-Dévoluy
4.87 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,004 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
Without ever gaining much altitude or tackling any significant elevation changes, this walk—which often takes you through woodland—offers, in its first section, a superb panoramic view of the Obiou range (from the Grand Ferrand to the Obiou).
Le Petit and Le Grand Brechon
4.82 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,913 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Disdier (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent hike with the Dévoluy range as a backdrop and the formidable walls of Les Gillardes (René Demaison’s playground) in the foreground.
Le Gicon via the Combe des Chèvres ridge and the north face ledge
4.77 mi
+2,500 ft
-2,467 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Disdier (Hautes-Alpes)
An exceptional view from the summit of Gicon!
Gicon
5.13 mi
+2,628 ft
-2,654 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Disdier (Hautes-Alpes)
This short hike takes you quickly to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Dévoluy, offering views of the entire syncline and the peaks of Vercors Nord, Chartreuse, Taillefer and Oisans.
The view towards the turquoise Sautet Lake is spectacular and, with a bit of luck, a sea of clouds will add a romantic touch to the landscape.
Grouse and chamois abound on the slopes of the Gicon and can be seen if you are discreet enough.
The Col de l'Aup at the start of the Hauts Gicons
5.02 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,260 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Disdier (Hautes-Alpes)
Easy hike up to the Col de l'Aup via the Queyras ravine, below the Montagne de Faraut.
Tête de l'Aupet
8.60 mi
+4,600 ft
-4,580 ft
7h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Disdier (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a very beautiful, uncrowded route leading to the splendid Tête de l'Aupet viewpoint and winding through two wild valleys where chamois and marmots take refuge.
The summit offers spectacular views of its two higher neighbours, the Grand Ferrand and the Obiou, as well as the ridge connecting them and the neighbouring Vercors and Oisans massifs.
Please note: the route is mainly off-trail but does not present any orientation difficulties. See § practical information.
The Drouillet Pass
8.56 mi
+3,802 ft
-3,802 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Disdier (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from the hamlets above St Disdier en Dévoluy, several large parallel valleys climb up towards the ridge connecting Grand Ferrand to Obiou.
This hike takes you up to the Col du Douillet, just below the Petit Ferrand, via the Truchière valley, and back via the Narittes valley.
As always in Dévoluy, the landscape is rocky, but the Truchière valley is quite grassy, while the Narittes valley is much more austere.
The Mas au Départ gallery in the village of Villard Joli
5.88 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,949 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Disdier (Hautes-Alpes)
Visit the tunnel dug between 1913 and 1933 to search for water, overlooking the Gillardes resurgence – with spectacular scenery all along the walk!
The Puits des Bans from Saint-Disdier
3.39 mi
+512 ft
-512 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Disdier (Hautes-Alpes)
A shaded path starting from the church at Saint-Disdier, which runs along the banks of the Souloise to the Puits des Bancs. After crossing the torrent via footbridges, part of the route is somewhat steep but secured by cables and rungs to reach the top of the gorges.
A true natural gem in the heart of the Dévoluy, the luckiest visitors may spot brown trout and red-legged frogs, not to mention stunning views of the Dévoluy peaks.
La Tête de Lapras, starting from Saint-Disdier
9.83 mi
+5,194 ft
-5,171 ft
9h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Disdier (Hautes-Alpes)
To round off the list of beautiful hikes in the Dévoluy, here is a circular route that takes us to the Tête de Lapras via the Crête des Samarroux.
Then, you can choose either to climb Le Nid via the Col de Lapras or, still via the Col de Lapras, descend into the Vallon du Mas to reach the Baudinard hut.
It is, of course, possible to shorten the route by simply hiking up the Vallon du Mas and back.
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