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Thorame-Basse walks
Cheval Blanc summit
Visorando Member
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).
Circular Boules and Chalufy Huts Loop
9.14 mi
+3,104 ft
-3,084 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Thorame-Basse (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
What a surprise to come across this cave-like hut nestled in a small valley – it makes you want to see more! And so it continues throughout this walk, taking in mountain passes, mountain pastures and the charming village of La Valette, typical of these low-lying Alpine valleys.
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.
Ondres
4.52 mi
+906 ft
-902 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Thorame-Haute (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Ascent to and visit to Ondres, a small picturesque village belonging to Thorame-Haute.
The Gorges de St-Pierre and the Tour de la Femme Couchée
10.97 mi
+4,285 ft
-4,285 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Beauvezer (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Very varied landscapes between canyons, forests and ridges.
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 Salt Well of Tartonne
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 foresters’ cottages at Le Pasquier at the start of the trail from Peyresq
10.44 mi
+2,684 ft
-2,690 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Thorame-Haute (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Located between the Mercantour National Park and the Verdon Nature Park.
A route of moderate difficulty; on the return leg to Plan de Rieu, you can retrace your steps to Peyresq via the path taken on the way out, which offers a more comfortable hike.
From Allons station to Fugeret station
8.90 mi
+1,975 ft
-2,349 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Allons (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This allows you to use the ‘Train des Pignes’ as a means of exploring the area whilst hiking, by changing valleys. The route runs partly through former farmland and partly through mixed woodland (with remarkable trees during the descent towards Fugeret).
Three sections, three landscapes:1/ from the station to the village of Allons,2/ from the village to La Basse d’Annot,3/ from the ridge to Fugeret station.
The village of Peyresq
10.25 mi
+2,674 ft
-2,582 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Thorame-Haute (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A journey on the Train des Pignes. An acrobatic river crossing and the magnificent village of Peyresq with its sweeping views.
Three Crosses Loop in Villars-Colmars
3.64 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,325 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Villars-Colmars (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Loop starting from Villars-Colmars, taking part of the Tour du Haut-Verdon. Possible difficulties during the climb: the gradient is a little steep for beginners and there are a few sections on slate rubble.
Puy de Rent
10.25 mi
+3,301 ft
-3,274 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Allons (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A magnificent hike with no great technical difficulty, apart from the 1,000 m elevation gain and a distance of over 17 km. The ascent is gradual through a magnificent larch forest. At the summit, a 360° panorama awaits you. Breathtaking views at an altitude of nearly 2,000 metres over the Mercantour: the Grand Coyer, the Mole, the Pic de Chamatte, the Cheval Blanc, the Montagne de Cordeil and the Estrop in the distance, to name the most important. In spring, the flora is in full bloom.
All in Cardboard
8.90 mi
+3,310 ft
-3,323 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Prads-Haute-Bléone (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A well-marked route allowing you to explore the magnificent Crête du Carton, ascending via the north-west ridge and descending via the Col de la Baisse and Col de la Colle passes.
Panoramic loop of Chasse
4.27 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,093 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Villars-Colmars (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Trail on the left bank of a bubbling stream, very pretty panorama of the pretty hamlet of Chasse and Villars-Colmars. From the hamlet of Chasse, the route crosses the stream, then loops around the slope of the Gardette mountain.
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