Veynes walks

A magnificent circular route passing through three passes with Mediterranean vegetation. Sheltered from the wind and well exposed to the sun, this hike allows you to discover the heights of Veynes with beautiful views of the Buëch valley, even if some aerial passages can be impressive at the edge of ravines. It gives a good overview of the Veynois National Forest and the complex relief of the Buëch mountains. Starting from the small town of Veynes, this hike is easily accessible without a car!

Starting from the Veynes lake, this circular loop climbs and circles the Eygaux plateau. Accessible for much of the year, it offers beautiful views of the Val d’Oze and the surrounding mountains. The Eygau de Véras site offers sports trails (mountain biking, running, hiking), which is a good complement to the Iscles lake leisure centre.

Hike around Furmeyer, best done in May or June, but can be done in any season. This trail combines botany and landscapes.

A lovely botanical route through varied habitats, starting with Mediterranean vegetation in the lower section and moving to alpine vegetation on the north-facing slopes of Le Faï. The numerous information boards highlight the area’s heritage but, above all, the plants, making the route suitable for walking in spring as well as in summer or autumn. However, May and June are the best months if you wish to see the flowers. Not to mention the beautiful views over the Veynois and the Dévoluy.

Located in the natural site of the Gorges d'Agnielles, the cliff trail winds its way along panoramic ledges accessible by stairs that cross rocky outcrops, offering magnificent views from two lookout points. Equipped with interpretive panels, this trail is accessible by a staircase suspended from the cliff and crosses the cave with five entrances. The trail is easy except for those who are apprehensive about steep paths.

When the high passes and peaks of the Dévoluy are covered in snow, this is a pleasant hike that presents few difficulties and takes place in beautiful surroundings.

A circular route that passes by a summit offering panoramic views of Buëch, Dévoluy, and Gapençais, all starting from a picturesque little village: a very promising itinerary.

A lovely circular walk that takes you to the top of the Bois de Saint-Apôtre, between two valleys with a beautiful view of Aspres on one side and La Faurie on the other. Most of the walk is through woodland and therefore sheltered from the heat: ideal in the height of summer.

A short family hike in the Montmaur plain.

Setting off from the village of Le Saix is an alternative to starting from Veynes station. This stage leads to Lake Peyssier and continues the trek. It offers a variety of attractions: a ridge walk, a bird’s-eye view of the Gouravour Gorge, unique views of the Buëch Valley and the Dévoluy massif, a walk through the former hamlet of La Péguière, a visit to the site of Clausonne Abbey and a walk across the Peyssier plateau. An easier alternative route to reach Lake Peyssier is via the forest track from the village of Le Saix, passing through the Gouravour Gorge; it takes 1 hour to climb to Clausonne Abbey.

Starting from the village of Le Saix, this circular route offers a complete immersion in unspoilt nature. The route combines wild trails, arid valleys and superb Alpine panoramas.You’ll first walk through the heart of the Gouravour Gorges, a true geological wonder, then pass beneath the famous Trompes du Faï before reaching the ruins of Clausonne Abbey, a haven of tranquillity nestled in a mountainous setting. The return journey takes you via the Col de Combe Escure. Amidst ancient ruins, peaceful mountain pastures and majestic landscapes, this hike blends history, nature and unique atmospheres. And, with a bit of luck, the mountains themselves will treat you to their song…

In this spot, situated at the bottom of a closed cirque, the Trompes du Faï, nestled in the grass, amplify the music played there: an impressive natural organ that uses the cliffs and, through a cathedral-like effect, fills the entire valley.

A lovely, very pleasant walk, quite varied, without difficulty and well marked. You can enjoy beautiful scenery for most of the route.

A short but technical hike, offering a chance to discover the Durbonas Torrent (which rises in the mountain of the same name) and the magnificent Monastery of the Dormition of the Mother of God. The climb is steep but offers fine views of the “marmites”, beautiful basins carved into the limestone by the Durbonas Torrent.The return journey is more leisurely, along a lovely, open track offering views of the peaks of Buëch and Dévoluy.

A lovely circular route alternating between gorges and peaks above the Buëch: an ascent through the Gorge des Marmites du Diable, a section along the Crête du Moure de l’Aigle and de l’Aup, and a return via a path running along the cliff ledge above the Gorges d’Agnielles. The walk is classified as difficult due to a few fords and tricky (but well-maintained) sections on the Marmites du Diable trail.

A short circular walk suitable for families, easy and mostly in the shade. The numerous trail junctions allow you to adjust the length of the walk to suit your preferences.

This is a half-day hike, either on foot or with snowshoes. Almost the entire route is through forest with clearings to enjoy the scenery and finish the climb to the Pertuis, which can be visited with a good torch. The return is via another pleasant path.

A little-visited ridge and peak offering a 360° panorama of the surrounding mountains and a magnificent view of the Combe de Mai and the snow-capped Montagne de Bure. Please note: take note of the comments in the practical information section before setting out on this hike.

A route starting from the old ski resort, taking in the ridges of the Céüse mountain via its western slope. From the Sapie valley, this route leads to the La Manche ridge, which you follow to the Crête de Lumineuse. The hike continues via the two summits of the Crête de Raux, offering a remarkable panorama of the surrounding peaks, before descending back to the starting point.

A remarkable circuit on the Ceüse mountain.

A short walk to discover the proudly standing keep of La Rochette.The route mainly follows tracks and paths, with the exception of the access to the second arch, which is via a sloping ledge requiring you to nimbly weave your way through a forest of box trees and climb up a rocky ledge with a few movements similar to rock climbing.

The Dévoluy massif offers a striking contrast of colours between the pure blue of the sky and the ochre of the rocks in its trio of peaks (Obiou, Grand Ferrand, Pic de Bure). Correction: the elevation gain is around 1,300m

1 November 2025: a user reports => this concerns the route between the wps (6), (7), and (8).Geoportal (Biotope protection decrees) (!) WARNING (!) This hike crosses the perimeter of the prefectural decree for the protection of the Plateau de Bure biotope, in which it is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to leave the marked trails, under penalty of a 4th class fine of €750. For the time being, the agents of the French Office for Biodiversity, responsible for enforcing this decree, are taking a preventive approach, but they will surely soon move on to enforcement. Access to the Plateau de Bure off the beaten track. This alpine hike via the Pas de Paul offers an unusual and wild setting, through devolved steps, vertical corridors marked by large staircases. This variant allows you to reach the westernmost peaks of the Bure plateau, the Tête des Pras Arnaud and the Tête de la Cluse, before the Pic de Bure.

From the Maison Forestière des Sauvas (in the commune of Montmaur), a short family circular route through the forest, beneath the imposing south face of the Bure plateau and its vast scree slopes.The gentle gradient makes this walk suitable for children, even young ones.

A classic PR® marked trail, located mainly in the Sauvas National Forest, above La Roche des Arnauds. The route descends from the Maison Forestière de Matacharre to the Ravin du Rif de l'Arc, climbs back up to the Col de Matacharre via the forest road through Le Pinet, then follows a GRP® trail with a few tricky sections to the Col de Conode (GR®94B). The circular route finally ends with the descent on the D7 track from Conode. Mèfi1: the crossing between the Col de Matacharre and the Col de Conode includes three tricky crossings of schistose ravines and scree slopes, some of which are quite exposed. This part of the route requires you to be accustomed to this type of terrain andto remain cautious.

This hike is first and foremost an opportunity to discover a little-known heritage and practice of forestry, namely cable transport. This ancient practice dates back to the 1930s and has been partially restored by Mr Pierre Para. The "cabrette" is the common name given to the pylon that supports the cable. Of course, throughout the hike, the view of the south face of the Pic de Bure and its east pillar (opened by René Desmaison in three days in September 1961) will be remarkable.

Just a stone’s throw from the Montagne de Céüse and its famous limestone cliffs, the Petite Céüse offers a magnificent view of the cliff, the Gap basin and the peaks of the Écrins.

This short hike offers panoramic views of the Gap valley and, above all, the Céüse mountain.

A short hike in Beauchêne through boxwood and beech woods under the Ranc de Mianoux towards the old Chartreuse de Durbon.

A unique circular hike around the Ranc de Mianou via its southern slope and a trail not shown on IGN maps. What's more, it offers magnificent views and landscapes throughout the route, from the long ridge between La Penne to the westernmost point of Ranc de Mianoux. The entire route is covered in a circular manner.

A circular route starting from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne, following the GRP® Tour du Buëch and the GR®94 to reach the charming hamlet of Vaunières, passing through peaceful landscapes and offering beautiful mid-mountain panoramas. Please note! As the path between Fontarasse and the Chemin de Vaunières is closed, you must take the small tarmac road ‘Chemin de Vaunières’ rather than the Fontarasse path.

A circular route starting from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne, mainly on the GRP® Tour du Buëch Variant, around the small summit of Piarards which overlooks the Grand Buëch valley. After a gradual climb through the Durbon forest, the return route passes through the Col de la Bécha to descend to the hamlet of Baumugne, made famous by Jean Giono's novel "Un de Baumugnes".

A varied route featuring a beautiful forest and a flower-filled ridge offering a magnificent 360° panorama.