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Circular from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye to Fouillouse
Visorando Member
7.60 mi
+1,860 ft
-1,890 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy circular loop that takes you from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye to the hamlet of Fouillouse, alternating between river and forest in absolute tranquillity.
Crête de Tournoux via Serre de l'Aut
6.55 mi
+2,379 ft
-2,379 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Starting from the village of Tournoux, hike to discover the upper military remains of Fort de Tournoux: the Fort des Corres battery, the Serre de l'Aut fort, the observation post and the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Chapel, via a ridge trail with remarkable views.
Short cultural hike above the hamlet of Fouillouse
2.21 mi
+653 ft
-656 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This easy and varied circular walk will allow you to discover the landscapes and peaks of the upper Ubaye Valley. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to visit some defence posts, remnants of the Second World War. Before starting the walk, at the entrance to the car park, read the information panel about the Fouillouse stronghold and the battle of June 1940. On the way back, you can take a short break in the hamlet of Fouillouse to enjoy a tartlet and a cold drink.
Tour of Brec Chambeyron
12.32 mi
+4,747 ft
-4,754 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A loop around Brec de Chambeyron, leaving from the hamlet of Fouillouse.
Tête de la Fréma
12.67 mi
+4,121 ft
-4,117 ft
9h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Hike to a very accessible 3,000-metre peak on the border, offering a beautiful panoramic view of
Italy and the high peaks of the Ubaye.
The route is enhanced by visits to several lakes, including the Neufs Couleurs lake nestled in its basin
at the foot of the Fréma, Brec and Aiguille de Chambeyron.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron
3.88 mi
+2,470 ft
-36 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range
36.21 mi
+13,120 ft
-13,783 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.
Lac des Neuf Couleurs below Brec de Chambeyron
9.46 mi
+3,179 ft
-3,182 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Hike leading to the Lac des Neuf Couleurs surrounded by the Aiguille de Chambeyron, the Brec de Chambeyron and the Tête de la Fréma, just a stone's throw from the French-Italian border.The hike includes high-altitude lakes, rivers, waterfalls, animals depending on the time of day and your luck (marmots, chamois, etc.), scree slopes, and more.
Pointe de l'Eyssina
5.53 mi
+2,359 ft
-2,359 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent hike that takes you along a pleasant ridge to a summit with spectacular views. Breathtaking 360° panorama of the Embrunais, Dévoluy, Écrins, Queyras and Ubaye.
The route is on an unmarked trail, so you will need to supplement the description with the Visorando app.
La Tête de Viraysse and the military fortifications at Saint-Ours
11.22 mi
+3,212 ft
-3,215 ft
7h 55
Moderate
Departure from Meyronnes (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
At an altitude of 2,772 metres, the Tête de Viraysse and its high military fortifications offer a magnificent panorama of Italy, the Mercantour and the Ubaye in a rugged mountain landscape between the Meyna and the rocks of Saint-Ours.
Chapelle Saint-Anne la Condamine
3.39 mi
+614 ft
-614 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from La Condamine-Châtelard (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Discover the Parpaillon valley and the Chapelle Saint-Anne la Condamine chapel.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (2) Pointe de Chauvet and Lac Noir
3.40 mi
+2,228 ft
-2,228 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A climb to the highest point of this hike around the Chambeyron mountain range, at over 3000 metres in altitude. A summit offering an unobstructed view over Queyras and the neighbouring mountain ranges. A downhill route allowing a well-deserved rest by a lake.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (3) Refuge du Chambeyron - Maljasset
10.64 mi
+2,454 ft
-4,764 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.
La Pointe d'Escreins via the Vallon des Houerts
7.25 mi
+4,331 ft
-4,314 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Summit at 3,000 metres via the pretty valley and the Col des Houerts, with Lac Vert and Lac Bleu as a bonus.
From the Barenghi Bivouac to Larche via the Col du Vallonnet
13.36 mi
+3,953 ft
-7,723 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This route largely followsGRP®® markings (Tour du Chambeyron). A safe option, yet still spectacular.Spectacular, because the route constantly alternates between stark, steep and rocky terrain and lush, rolling and reassuring landscapes.Safe, because it is fully signposted and even offers alternative routes to avoid the most difficult sections in the event of bad weather.
Lac Sainte-Anne and Tête de Girardin via the Col Girardin
8.07 mi
+3,927 ft
-3,930 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
From La Barge, this walk offers a lovely climb up to the Col Girardin, with marmots and incredible views. A short descent allows you to enjoy a lunch break above Lac Sainte-Anne. Then a climb back up to the pass to reach the Tête de Girardin, which offers a magnificent panorama of both valleys.
Marinet and Roure Lakes Circular Tour
12.24 mi
+3,596 ft
-3,596 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A superb walk offering views of the four Marinet lakes and at least two of the Roure lakes. The hike is long but not difficult; you’ll need a bit of a sense of direction to find the access to the upper Marinet lakes and to walk around the Roure lakes, but it’s child’s play. We regretted not having taken the time to explore the whole area and see all the lakes of Roure.
Bric de Rubren via the Mongioia Pass and the Salsa Pass
17.63 mi
+5,023 ft
-4,993 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This is a beautiful circular of just under 30 km, crossing the Ubaye several times and taking hikers to one of the highest peaks in the Ubaye at 3,340 m.
The view from the top is magnificent and stretches far into the distance.
At the foot of the Bric is the high-altitude lake of Mongioia at 3,080 m.
Return to the starting point via the Pas de Salsa and Lac du Loup.
La Tête de Miéjour
4.62 mi
+2,864 ft
-2,871 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
If you park at the Maljasset car park, this is the first peak you’ll come across!
Very few people climb it. From the pass and its summit, there is a magnificent view of the hikes available in the area.
Col de Marinet from Maljasset
10.60 mi
+3,009 ft
-3,005 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
On the agenda: flowers, marmots, mountain lakes (those of Marinet), waterfalls, streams and rivers, snow and two passes (Marinet and Mary). There are some beautiful patches of snow on the trail leading from the last Marinet lake and the nearby bivouac to the Marinet pass (2,800 m) and then to the Mary pass. There are views of Italy from the trail between the two passes. There are quite a few marmots in the Mary valley, which can be seen in the early morning and late afternoon.
Towards the Col de Longet
17.00 mi
+2,651 ft
-2,644 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful hike towards Lac de Longet and its eponymous pass. TheGRP® "Petit tour du Bric de Rubren" will take you to the pass and its many lakes, following the Ubaye river.
Maljasset - Ceillac
7.50 mi
+2,808 ft
-3,678 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Return to Queyras by crossing the Col Girardin via a path that starts off quite steep but then levels out before ending with large hairpin bends that finish at the pass. This is followed by a long descent past the lakes, which reflect the famous Font Sancte, the highest point in Queyras.
Maljasset - Ceillac
9.92 mi
+3,320 ft
-4,242 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The passage between the two departments of Alpes de Haute Provence and Hautes Alpes is via the famousGR®5, which supports theGRP® of the Tour de la Font Sancte on this section.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (4) Maljasset - Refuge Campo Base
9.28 mi
+2,408 ft
-3,304 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Quite a long stage but a steady route. A climb up to Col de Mary then a long downhill hike all the way to the shelter, in Chiaperra, Italy.
From Rubren to Marinet
12.45 mi
+4,498 ft
-6,201 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very long day criss-crossing the border. But what breathtaking scenery! And you won’t be bothered by the neighbours... there’s little chance of coming across other two-legged creatures. But perhaps some ibex, vultures, including (apparently) a pair of bearded vultures.
More walks in Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye
Select a point of interest below:
- Bergerie Inférieure de Mary
- Bergerie Supérieure du Marinet
- Bivouac Barenghi
- Bivouac du Marinet
- Bivouac Franco Boerio
- Bric de Rubren
- Cabane de Rubren
- Chagnon (Torrent) - Affluent du Torrent de Chagne
- Col de Clausis
- Col de l'Autaret
- Col de la Cula
- Col de la Gypière
- Col de Longet
- Col de Malacoste
- Col de Marinet
- Lac Vert (Ubaye-Mortice)
- Lacs du Roure
- Pas de Gandin
- Pas de la Couleta
- Pas de la Couletta
- Pas de la Souvagea (2889m)
- Pas de Mongioia
- Pas de Salsa
- Pointe de Chauvet
- Pont du Châtelet (Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye)
- Refuge de Maljasset
- Refuge du Chambeyron
- Tête de Favière
- Tête de Girardin
- Tête de la Fréma
- Ubaye (rivière)