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Lake Roburent
Walker 
13.34 km
+669 m
-670 m
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
One of the most beautiful lakes in Haute-Ubaye. An easy hike with a slightly steep start, but it can be shortened if necessary.
Lac des Neuf Couleurs below Brec de Chambeyron
Walker 
15.23 km
+969 m
-970 m
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Hike leading to the Lac des Neuf Couleurs surrounded by the Aiguille de Chambeyron, the Brec de Chambeyron and the Tête de la Fréma, just a stone's throw from the French-Italian border.
The hike includes high-altitude lakes, rivers, waterfalls, animals depending on the time of day and your luck (marmots, chamois, etc.), scree slopes, and more.
Tour of Brec Chambeyron
Walker 
19.83 km
+1,447 m
-1,449 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A loop around Brec de Chambeyron, leaving from the hamlet of Fouillouse.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron
Walker 
6.21 km
+760 m
-12 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (4) Maljasset - Refuge Campo Base
Walker 
14.93 km
+734 m
-1,007 m
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.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (2) Pointe de Chauvet and Lac Noir
Walker 
5.56 km
+673 m
-674 m
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A climb to the highest point of this hike around the Chambeyron mountain range, at over 3000 metres in altitude. A summit offering an unobstructed view over Queyras and the neighbouring mountain ranges. A downhill route allowing a well-deserved rest by a lake.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (3) Refuge du Chambeyron - Maljasset
Walker 
17.13 km
+748 m
-1,452 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.
The Blanchet and Longet lakes from the Agnel refuge
Walker 19.02 km
+1,286 m
-1,277 m
9h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A physically demanding hike starting from the Refuge Agnel, passing a total of five passes and offering views of a dozen lakes in these magnificent areas. It starts in Queyras and returns there after a loop through Haut-Ubaye and Italy.
This hike can be completed in two days (refuges, bivouac).
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range
Walker 
57.54 km
+4,074 m
-4,260 m
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.