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Tête de Rissace walks
Col Albert
Visorando Member
6.47 mi
+3,389 ft
-3,389 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
This is a very pretty, easy and enjoyable hike that takes you from green, flower-filled mountains to the arid, rocky landscapes at the end. This hike is not very popular and you may be surprised not to meet anyone for hours. It offers superb views at the end, a few metres below 3,000 metres. The last section feels like you're on the moon!
No difficulty to worry about.
Le Longet or Tête du Rissace circular via Col Allongé and Col Albert
6.47 mi
+3,540 ft
-3,540 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful ridge walk located on the border between Haute Ubaye and Queyras. Breathtaking views from the summit, with a glimpse of Mont Blanc.
From the larch forest to the lunar peaks of the Tête du Rissace
8.72 mi
+3,307 ft
-3,297 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
A very pretty hike starting from Ceillac, from the Bois Noirs car park.The trail begins in the heart of a magnificent larch forest, offering shade and coolness. As you progress, you will reach the superb Lac de Clausis, nestled in a wild and peaceful setting. The climb then continues towards the Tête du Rissace (or Longet). The landscape then becomes almost lunar, mineral and grandiose.At the summit, the reward is well worth the effort, with a 360° panorama offering exceptional views of Mont Blanc (in the distance), Pic de Rochebrune and the majestic Barre des Écrins.
Walks near Tête de Rissace
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.
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.
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.
From Ceillac to Fouillouse
13.37 mi
+4,452 ft
-4,216 ft
10h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
This fifteenth stage crosses the Escreins massif (not to be confused with the Écrins massif) and, via the Ubaye valley, enters the Chambeyron valley. From the Refuge de la Cime, the route—off the GR®5—crosses the Torrent du Mélezet valley and climbs up the Pré Girardin valley via the ski runs; then, on the plateau, it skirts the rocky ridge overlooking Lac Miroir, reaches the lake and rejoins the GR®5. The route climbs up the valley between the shoulder of the Pic des Heuvières and the Crête de Coste Belle, passing the small pass of Sainte-Anne and then the lake of the same name before reaching the Col Girardin. It descends towards a basin, where the Torrent des Séchoirs has its source, and follows it. Clinging to the side of a steep slope, it joins the D25 road in the upper Ubaye valley and continues downstream, alternating between the road and paths close to the river. It leaves the D25 for the Fouillouse road, passes the vertiginous Pont du Châtelet, a tunnel and, via a path, reaches the hamlet of Fouillouse.
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.
Refuge de la Blanche - Maljasset
10.03 mi
+1,532 ft
-3,494 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
Here, the names change from white to black with great dexterity. Indeed, the passage from Queyras, Refuge de la Blanche, to Ubaye is via the Col de la Noire. Original, isn't it?
Ceillac - Le Cros
6.30 mi
+3,386 ft
-2,585 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the fourth and final stage of this journey between Queyras (05) and Ubaye (04). Passing through the Col des Estronques brings you back to the starting point in the hamlet of Cros.
Ceillac - Saint Véran
7.82 mi
+4,321 ft
-3,045 ft
7h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
The third stage is entirely on theGR®58, heading towards the rising sun.
