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Thorame-Basse walks
The Laval farm
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 Gorges de St-Pierre and the Tour de la Femme Couchée
Very varied landscapes between canyons, forests and ridges.
The summit of La Sapée
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
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
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.
Three Crosses Loop in Villars-Colmars
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
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.
Panoramic loop of Chasse
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.
The peaks of Couard and Cucuyon via Pas d'Archail
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.
La Cériège refuge from La Douane
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.
The Black Earth of Draix
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.
Pic de Couard via Archail
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
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.
Circular of the Adroit Canal in Colmars-les-Alpes
Discover the Adroit Canal in Colmars-les-Alpes. This pleasant walk follows the route of the old Adroit Canal on the slopes of the Gardette mountain. You will enjoy superb views of the valley, the town and the fortifications of Colmars.
Throughout the route, information panels offer drawing activities with useful tips and, as a bonus, lots of details about the fauna, flora and history of this canal.
Issole Forest and Deux Saints Rock Circular Walk
A lovely walk through the Issole State Forest, planted with magnificent pine trees. Then, after skirting Lake Castillon, cross the bridge spanning the Verdon to make a detour to a small peak known as Les Deux Saints, which offers a stunning panorama of the Verdon valley and the lake.Throughout the hike, the gradient is gentle, on a path that is very easy on the joints and which occasionally alternates with a forest track, both of which are always very well signposted. Only the final climb to Les Deux Saints is steeper.
Towards the Lignin Lakes
A beautiful hike starting at the Pont de la Serre by the Lance pools and leading to the Lignin Lakes through woods and alpine pastures.
Chaumie waterfall
A short hike to a waterfall that is well worth the effort.
Annot, land of chestnut trees and sandstone
A very special and unique forest area.
Rock formations that defy the laws of balance, vertiginous cliffs and hundred-year-old chestnut trees. A hike that is a feast for the eyes.
Two-day circular to Mont Pelat and Le Cimet
A magnificent, challenging and breathtaking two-day circular route in the heart of the Mercantour National Park, starting from the village of Allos. The route passes by 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 the Bois de Vacheresse. You will set out to climb two peaks over 3,000 metres high: Mont Pelat (3,051 metres) and Le Cimet (3,020 metres), from which you will enjoy 360° panoramic views of the national park.
Allos - Mont Pelat
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.
The Combe Renard circular route starting from Annot
Follow the paths of La Colle Basse d’Annot to reach the Combe Renard Spring.
An easy hike featuring a steep climb at the start, followed by a flat forest path before beginning the descent.
(!) In winter, this section is very shaded and patches of ice may be present.
The Annot Sandstone
A very pretty, magical and interactive hike under oak trees, hundred-year-old chestnut trees and among huge sandstone boulders.
Most of the walk is in the cool forest.
The Grès d'Annot are world famous and are a listed and protected site.
The Baou d'Annot
A short and lovely walk with a magical view of the village, oak and chestnut trees amidst sandstone boulders. Much of the route is through the cool forest.