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Tête de la Bau (1705 m) walks
Tête de la Bau circular walk starting from Le Vernet
Visorando Member
7.14 mi
+1,982 ft
-1,962 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Vernet (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A short excursion into the mountain pastures above Le Vernet. This walk is best done early in the morning or in the late afternoon during the summer. The scenery is magnificent, featuring forests, rivers and mountain pastures. No particular difficulties. Please note: there is a section off the marked path; a GPS device is useful.
Pic des Têtes circular starting from Le Vernet
9.80 mi
+4,610 ft
-4,600 ft
8h 30
Very difficult
Departure from Le Vernet (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A long and demanding route, with technical sections once past Le Pinet. Beautiful, sweeping views from the summit: Dévoluy, Oisans, Séolane, Estrop. This walk can be shortened (see details in the description). Don’t get caught out by the clouds!
Walks near Tête de la Bau (1705 m)
Refuge de l’Estrop – La Foux d’Allos
7.71 mi
+3,517 ft
-4,452 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Prads-Haute-Bléone (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Day2 of this route takes you to the summit of the Estrop, then back down to the Foux d’Allos resort via the Baisse de l’Aiguille. A very technical hike, featuring extensive and exposed scree slopes. The view from the summit is fantastic, taking in the whole of the Champsaur Range, the Écrins, the Queyras and the Mercantour. You’re sure to spot chamois, ibex and marmots. This stage requires sure-footedness.
La Foux D’Allos – Refuge de l’Estrop
4.20 mi
+2,215 ft
-1,276 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Thefirst stage of this two-day route. An easy day’s walk to get you properly warmed up for the next day’s stage. The ascent of the Baisse de l’Auriac is gentle. At the pass, there’s a magnificent view of the Tête de l’Auriac, the Bléone valley and the Mercantour.
Route from Val d'Allos la Foux to Val d'Allos le Seignus
Tourist office
9.34 mi
+1,611 ft
-2,385 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A forest trail that will take you to the Val d’Allos Le Seignus ski resort.
Allos Mountain Hut – Petit Col du Talon – Bayasse
15.80 mi
+3,504 ft
-4,836 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Uvernet-Fours (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The third stage is very difficult due to its length of nearly 26 km, with a few technical sections – particularly when carrying a rucksack – which will put your body to the test. This is why I have classified this stage as ‘very difficult’. However, this stage is one of the most beautiful on this route: wild, technical, with stunning panoramic views.
You’ll cross pastures, wooded areas, mountain pastures and very rocky high-mountain sections between the two highest peaks of the Mercantour: Mont Pelat (3,051 m) and Le Cimet (3,020 m).
You’ll be crossing the northern part of the Mercantour National Park.
Allow between 8 and 10 hours for this challenging stage.
From Allos to Colmars via the Autapie ridge
7.35 mi
+659 ft
-4,324 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy hike starting from the Gros Tapi chairlift terminus. A ridge walk offering constantly stunning and unforgettable panoramic views of the Haut Verdon mountain ranges. An easy route with a final descent to Colmars through the forest on signposted paths. Best undertaken in summer whilst the chairlifts are operating.
Route from Val d’Allos le Seignus to Colmars-les-Alpes
5.21 mi
+568 ft
-1,834 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A route alternating between meadows and forest sections, offering the chance to explore the Val d’Allos and Haut-Verdon mountain ranges.
Allos - Mont Pelat
10.09 mi
+5,577 ft
-328 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The first part of this two-day circular is challenging and breathtaking, taking you through the heart of Mercantour National Park from the village of Allos, via Lac d'Allos and its refuge, Mont Pelat, Lac du Trou de l'Aigle, Le Cimet and its many waterfalls, including Cascade du Pich and Les Bois de Vacheresse.
