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Saint-Vincent-les-Forts walks
Canal de la Pisse
Visorando Member
4.13 mi
+666 ft
-640 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vincent-les-Forts (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This hike is suitable for the whole family and will take you through the "dark" side of the Saint-Vincent-les-Forts Forest with its pine and spruce trees. You will also discover the Canal de la Pisse, an old irrigation system that is still in use today.
Summit of Dormillouse via La Montagnette
8.67 mi
+4,052 ft
-4,049 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Vincent-les-Forts (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Reserved for very good walkers, this hike will take you to the summit of Dormillouse (2,508 m) via a varied but demanding route in a wild setting.
Le Châtelard via the three fountains
7.26 mi
+1,959 ft
-1,942 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent-les-Forts (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A moderately difficult hike with a few narrow sections, scree slopes and rocky terrain. A largely shaded route featuring three fountains, the old Châtelard battery, the Pisse Canal with superb views of the Pisse Waterfall, the lake and the Ubaye Valley.
Fort Vauban and its tower in Saint-Vincent-les-Forts
1.38 mi
+230 ft
-233 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vincent-les-Forts (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A fun hike in the village of Saint-Vincent-les-Forts. Accessible to able-bodied people and without any particular difficulty. This hike is interesting for all ages, with numerous information panels as well as a few games and puzzles. Saint-Vincent-les-Forts is a popular spot for paragliders. It offers a spectacular view when conditions are favourable.
La Roche Tunnels Circular Loop
3.38 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,115 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Lauzet-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A family walk suitable for children aged 10 and over, exploring two abandoned hamlets and two tunnels. The trail offers several views of the Ubaye branch of Lake Serre-Ponçon. Games and challenges, hidden inside tubes, are dotted along the route as part of the Sens’action activities. The route also passes through unspoilt natural areas classified as Natura 2000 sites.
From the Lake to the Village
5.50 mi
+1,558 ft
-1,555 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent-les-Forts (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Starting from the beach at Saint-Vincent-les-Forts (800m), this route will take you to the village of Saint-Vincent-les-Forts and then back down via Lautaret, the second largest hamlet in the commune. This hike, with its sumptuous views of Lake Serre-Ponçon, is suitable for average walkers.
Les Vallettes and the Villard dolmen
4.47 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,545 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Lauzet-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very pleasant circular route along paths and trails with magnificent views of Lake Serre-Ponçon, the summit of the Pic de Morgon overlooking the walk, and the entire ridge line as far as the Tête de la Vieille.
Lake Saint-Léger
6.49 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,322 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from La Bréole (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Starting from the Church of Costebelle, in the commune of La Bréole, this route, suitable for ordinary walkers, will take you to Lake Saint-Léger, in the neighbouring commune of Montclar.
Col Saint-Jean - Montclar - Discovery trail
2.71 mi
+371 ft
-351 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
A superb, very easy circular walk at the Col Saint-Jean, ideal for children of all ages!
"Discovery trail" with a birdwatching hide near Lake Saint-Léger (don't forget your binoculars), a mysterious archaeological site, the Saint-Léger Chapel, a view of the Dormillouse fort at the top of the Blanche ridge...
Very shaded route.
The Costeplane Waterfalls
3.73 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,010 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Lauzet-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Site classified by decree of 9 January 1939.Facing the Pas-de-la-Tour ravine, in the heart of a magnificent mountain environment, this natural curiosity is clearly visible from the road at the bottom of the valley. These waterfalls are a popular spot for panoramic views. They can also be explored from the village of Lauzet, along pleasant country trails.
From Lauzet to Roche Rousse through the tunnels, following the railway line
9.33 mi
+2,700 ft
-2,680 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Le Lauzet-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The unfinished railway project at the beginning of the 20th century left behind some beautiful viaducts and tunnels that are ideal for an unusual hike. The return journey can be made via theGRP® Tour du Lac de Serre-Ponçon. This is an original hike that winds its way through hamlets and abandoned farms, ending in the inhabited hamlets of the commune of Lauzet. Finally, you cross the famous Roman bridge over the Ubaye Gorges.
The rocky scree on the southern slope of the Morgonnet and the Villard Dolmen
4.92 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,207 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Pontis (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely circular walk through the woodland to explore the rocky outcrops and, at the same time, a brief visit to the Villard Dolmen, with access to the outcrops via an ancient path long since forgotten.
Cabane du Jas and Le Morgonnet
2.79 mi
+968 ft
-938 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pontis (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A peaceful walk through the forest around Le Morgonnet, with the option of heading up to the summit. This route is suitable for everyone and offers beautiful views from the summit of Le Morgonnet. The Cabane du Jas is a peaceful spot for a picnic break.
Le Morgonnet, Cabane du Jas via Les Hugues
2.81 mi
+955 ft
-942 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Pontis (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A pleasant short hike offering beautiful views of Lake Serre-Ponçon and the majestic Grand Morgon.
Around the Costeplane Waterfall
5.98 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,044 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Lauzet-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A variation on the Lauzet hike
The first section takes you along the route of a railway line that was never completed, then on to the Costeplane waterfalls. The second section, via mule tracks, allows you to explore the work of our ancestors: the terraced fields, the old sheepfold at Falalo, and the hamlet of Dramonasc with its chapel.
Views of Lake Serre-Ponçon from the Col de Pontis
2.57 mi
+892 ft
-883 ft
1h 55
Difficult
Departure from Pontis (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A charming little loop hike combining wooded passages, stony paths and panoramic ridges. Some sections may be daunting for those prone to vertigo, but the route is well worth the effort: breathtaking views of Lake Serre-Ponçon, the Ubaye, the Durance, the bay of Saint-Michel, Morgon and Morgonnet, as well as the entire surrounding mountain range, from Les Chabrières to Mont Guillaume. And to round off the walk in style, a stop at the small chapel, carefully restored by the Rimachays association, is a must. A true moment of serenity in the heart of nature.
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