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Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol walks
Short tour of Chaillol
Visorando Member
4.68 mi
+965 ft
-945 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
A short, easy circular loop around Chaillol, starting from Chaillol village, suitable for families. Passes over the Canal Malcros.
Mal Cros Canal starting from Chaillol 1600
4.40 mi
+814 ft
-781 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
Hike along the remains of the Mal Cros Canal, starting from Chaillol 1600. This canal supplied water for irrigation in the area from a glacier above the Champoleon valley (Drac Blanc).
Pic Queyrel via the Col du Viallet
10.95 mi
+3,176 ft
-3,153 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
On this hike, nature is the artist, offering us geological formations carved into the sandstone, each one as astonishing as the next.
Not to mention Pic Queyrel with its extensive panorama from the horizontal ridge line that connects the two high points.
At the end of the hike, you can discover the remains of the Malcros Canal. A somewhat crazy project which, from 1881 to 1923, supplied water to the valleys from a... glacier.
Le Vieux Chaillol from Chaillol 1600
14.63 mi
+5,338 ft
-5,338 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a long hike to reach the Pic du Vieux Chaillol (3,163 m), a landmark peak in the southern Hautes-Alpes landscape.
Please note that the elevation gain is only 1,530m and not 1,706m as stated on the information sheet.
The Pic du Tourond
8.69 mi
+3,894 ft
-3,898 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike will allow you to discover all the contrasts of the Champsaur mountains, from the pleasant fields of Chaillol and the mountain forests with deciduous and coniferous trees to the high-altitude pastures and the stony summit at over 2,700m.
The Balcony of Champsaur
6.14 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,558 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
A balcony walk offering magnificent views of the plain at the entrance to the Champsaur.
Col de la Pisse from Chaillol 1600
9.42 mi
+2,766 ft
-2,743 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike mostly along a balcony path in a sort of cirque, before reaching the foot of the Vieux Chaillol with a lovely panorama. This hike also offers the chance to discover the remains of the Malcros Canal. A somewhat crazy project which, from 1881 to 1923, ensured the water supply to the valleys from a... glacier! Despite the elevation gain, the route involves ascending and descending fairly gentle and very even slopes.
Route du Pic Queyrel and double arch route
8.28 mi
+3,117 ft
-3,100 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Michel-de-Chaillol (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike in the Champsaur is marked by curious geological formations in the sandstone.
It is worth taking your time and looking up.
The double arch is a little off the main route, so you have to go out of your way to find it, but it's well worth the detour.
Around the hamlet of Les Faix, starting from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes
4.90 mi
+991 ft
-991 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes (Hautes-Alpes)
A short walk around the hamlet of Les Faix, starting in the Ancelle valley. You cross the village and then climb to the higher ground for superb panoramic views of the Dévoluy, the Champsaur and the Rouanne valley.
The wooden roof tile torrent from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes
8.17 mi
+942 ft
-961 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes (Hautes-Alpes)
In the heart of Champsaur, this hike is beautiful but also very exotic, as it climbs up the wooden roof tile torrent valley in an atmosphere reminiscent of a Spanish canyon.
A circular walk via Coste Belle and Les Ricoux, starting from Pont du Fossé
5.81 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,201 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely circular route on the north-facing slope, mostly through woodland; allow 1 hour 15 minutes for the ascent and 2 hours 30 minutes for the gentle descent.
The Grand Tour of Coste Belle
6.11 mi
+1,601 ft
-1,608 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely hike to discover an ancient village in ruins, offering panoramic views of the Champsaur valley.
Puy de Manse with return via Manse Vieille
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.77 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,306 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Forest-Saint-Julien (Hautes-Alpes)
A small summit with a 360° view over the Champsaur countryside and the surrounding peaks.
Editor’s note added on 12/09/2021: there is an issue in the second half of the walk; a round trip seems preferable: see the comments at the bottom of the page
Le Cuchon from the Auches campsite
8.74 mi
+2,874 ft
-2,877 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A classic hike in Ancelle, starting near the village centre and climbing up the north side, through cool woodland. Can easily be done in reverse to enjoy the cool air on the way back.
Circular route around Ancelle
7.52 mi
+932 ft
-928 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A walk that allows you to appreciate the lovely setting of the village of Ancelle, nestled at the end of the Plaine de Lachaup, with beautiful views over the village. You start by following the Rouanne (or Ancelle torrent), then follow a lovely ridge path overlooking Ancelle before tackling the only difficult part of the walk: the climb to the antennas before reaching the Plateau de Libouze and its lake. You then descend back into the Plaine de Lachaup via the Ancelle leisure centre and return to the village.
Tour du Cuchon d'Ancelle
7.83 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,165 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
A climb to the summit overlooking the village of Wooden Roof Tile and the ski resort of Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes. The circular offers beautiful panoramic views of Dévoluy, Champsaur and the Rouanne valley.
Le Cuchon
8.16 mi
+2,136 ft
-2,133 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
This summit is a classic in the village of wooden roof tile in Champsaur.
The summit of Le Cuchon
7.91 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,136 ft
7 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Ancelle (Hautes-Alpes)
This peak overlooks the Saint-Léger-les-Mélèzes ski resort. It is home to the top stations of the resort’s ski lifts. However, the ascent described here starts from Ancelle.A snowshoe hike following the summer trail, which is marked in yellow. These markings are visible on the trees in winter, but not on the rocks.