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The Salt Well of Tartonne
Visorando Member
4.05 mi
+610 ft
-607 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Tartonne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This easy hike will take you to the remarkable church of Tartonne, the unusual Puits Salé (salt well) and its protective dyke, and some of the hamlets of Tartonne. Superb views of the Asse and Clumanc valleys.
Sapée Loop
8.82 mi
+2,556 ft
-2,582 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Tartonne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A superb, slightly challenging hike from the Lodge des Robines to the summit of La Sapée (1,701 m). Pass by the magnificent Notre-Dame d'Entraigues church and near the Tartonne salt well. Superb views of the Asse Valley. Dense coniferous forest on the way up and deciduous forest on the way down.The Visorando app is highly recommended.
The summit of La Sapée
8.44 mi
+2,638 ft
-2,661 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Tartonne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Discover the amazing summit of La Sapée from the Asse and Clumanc valleys. A fairly challenging round-trip hike, given the elevation gain, mostly in forest. Superb views of the valley.
The Laval farm
4.30 mi
+709 ft
-709 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Lambruisse (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
On 6 April 1944, the Maquis de la Ferme Laval was defeated after around twenty resistance fighters battled Nazi soldiers and militiamen for over six hours. This easy walk from Lambruisse takes you to the site of this tragedy.
The Barre des Dourbes ridge
6.43 mi
+2,123 ft
-2,152 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Digne-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Long north-south oriented ridge, the Barre des Dourbes ridge separates the basin of Digne-les-Bains from the Barrême syncline.
Rising in stages over twenty kilometres, culminating Pic de Couar some 1988 m above sea level.
In the shade of the Barre des Dourbes
4.00 mi
+925 ft
-925 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Digne-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Whilst admiring the splendid Barre des Dourbes, you’ll walk across varied terrain: tracks, paths, meadows, tunnels of greenery… The undulating landscape offers varied scenery and gives your legs a better workout than on flat ground. It’s therefore a half-day family walk, starting just 30 minutes from Digne. If you want to treat yourself or inspire others to climb the Barre, then this walk will have you salivating!
Barre des Dourbes via the Pas de Labaud and Pas de la Faye
8.08 mi
+2,444 ft
-2,438 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Digne-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent ridge trail with superb views over the Bléone valley and Digne-les-Bains, as well as the Asse valley. Its long limestone cliff stretches from south to north for nearly seventeen kilometres, with the Pic de Couard (1,988 metres) at its northern end.
The peaks of Couard and Cucuyon via Pas d'Archail
7.93 mi
+3,684 ft
-3,661 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Archail (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Hike in the northern part of the Coupe mountain, east of Digne-les-Bains, between the Bléone and Issole valleys. After a beautiful climb through the forest, you will reach two peaks approaching 2,000 metres, offering superb panoramic views. The hike starts in Archail, a small village 13 km from Digne-les-Bains, which can be reached by a road, already magnificent, that runs alongside the Bouinenc torrent.
Pic de Couard via Archail
8.35 mi
+3,471 ft
-3,455 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Archail (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very beautiful hike above Archail. Superb views throughout the walk and at the summit. A very pleasant setting.
Couard and Cucuyon peaks and Col de la Cine
13.59 mi
+5,486 ft
-5,479 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Archail (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Variation (extension) of the route leading to the peaks of Couard and Cucuyon, but allowing you to walk along a magnificent ridge line and make a circular route. Many thanks to the hiker I met on the descent from the summit of Couard who made this brilliant suggestion.
Cheval Blanc summit
11.22 mi
+3,986 ft
-3,960 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Thorame-Basse (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely walk to a magnificent, barren peak rising to an altitude of nearly 2,350 metres. The climb remains challenging due to the elevation gain, but the view on arrival is truly extraordinary, with a 360° panorama. The mountain is also known as the ‘cursed mountain’ due to the two plane crashes that occurred on 27 and 30 January 1948 (see information below).
The Black Earth of Draix
5.12 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,043 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Draix (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy loop that starts on a very small, quiet paved road in a wild valley. It then follows a series of paths and trails, ending with a short stretch on a very small road. There are points of interest along the route, with magnificent views of the peaks.
Tour of Feston and its ridge via the Charbonnières trails
7.45 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,296 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Digne-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This modified hike takes you around the entire Feston and its ridge, with some off-trail sections. It allows you to discover the magnificent panorama offered by the entire Barre des Dourbes. The lunch break in front of such a sumptuous panorama is just begging to be extended. An alternative shuttle service allows you to make a detour to the ruins of the Château de la Reine Jeanne and the Chapelle Saint-Pons.
GPS and/or map reading skills are highly recommended.
The Saint-Pancrace Chapel in Digne
2.72 mi
+630 ft
-623 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Digne-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy, often shaded walk for the whole family. Superb view of Digne and its thermal baths from the belvedere.
La Cériège refuge from La Douane
4.03 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,079 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Javie (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A shaded hike along a mountain path forming part of the transhumance routes (“La Routo”), in a valley that has returned to its wild state between La Javie and Saint-Pierre de Beaujeu. A walk through varied wooded areas where you’ll encounter fascinating wildlife (in spring: orchids including the bee orchid), a visit to a hamlet, now uninhabited, with a basic but always open refuge.
A north-facing and south-facing circular route around Le Brusquet
4.38 mi
+659 ft
-646 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Brusquet (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A family hike along paths through woodlands, forest and hills, offering the chance to discover geological and historical features as well as numerous views.
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