St-Dalmas-le-Selvage to Refuge de Gialorgues
Departure from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage (Alpes-Maritimes)
A beautiful walk to a secret valley with a lush green meadow surrounded by rocky mountain peaks.
Plateau de Sestriere to Col de Sanguiniere
Departure from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage (Alpes-Maritimes)
A short drive from St Dalmas le Selvage you will find this beautiful walk through meadows, woodland and up to rocky peaks.
Circuit of Monte Bersaio
Departure from Sambuco (Cuneo)
Circular hike from the beautiful village of Sambuco in the Valle Stura, Provence of Cuneo. The high point is Monte Bersaio directly above the village. The majority of the walk is through high alpine meadows. If done in late June or early July there will be a profusion of wildflowers and the final meadows, just below the summit of Monte Bersaio, are full of Edelweiss.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (5) Refuge Campo Base - Larche
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range
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.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (1) Fouillouse - Refuge du Chambeyron
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.
Tour of Brec Chambeyron
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 (3) Refuge du Chambeyron - Maljasset
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.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (2) Pointe de Chauvet and Lac Noir
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 (4) Maljasset - Refuge Campo Base
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.
Col de Clausis by its lake
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
A fine hike, not too strenuous, with a pretty lake in a high-mountain landscape. The last part, a little harder, takes you up to 2800m and offers magnificent views. A few marmottes can be seen on the way to the pass.
The Col de Bramousse and Col de Fromage via the Col de Souillet
Departure from Ceillac (Hautes-Alpes)
You'll take the Aiguillettes path up to the two major passes above Ceillac, then join the Col de Fromage via the Souillet path on the Guil valley side, on a beautiful balcony path.
⚠️Caution: the Aiguillettes path crosses 3 ravines that may pose problems for some. If this is the case, you can take the GR® which starts nearby and ends at the same point. Less interesting but quieter.
Trek around Monte Viso day 4: Refuge Vallanta - L'Echalp
Departure from Pontechianale (Cuneo)
This stage involves a pass with neves and crossing Refuge du Viso high berm then Guil valley.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 5
Departure from Pontechianale (Cuneo)
Beautiful stage, green at first, covered by neve at the pass then very floral in Guil Valley.
Trek around Monte Viso day 3: Refuge Sella Quintino - Refuge Vallanta
Departure from Oncino (Cuneo)
Italian stage through wild upper valleys and rocky wasteland, scattered by beautiful mountain lakes, consistantlyaround Monte Viso.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 4
Departure from Oncino (Cuneo)
This stage gives you a frontline view over Monte Viso on one side and Pô prairie (plaine du Pô) on the other. Then a climb through Vallanta's small green valley.
Circuit around Mont-Dauphin
Departure from Eygliers (Hautes-Alpes)
A relatively short and easy walk around the "Vauban" citadel of Mont-Dauphin. From the top of the circuit, there are fine views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, while the section along the river Guil offers a view not only of the Guil, but also of the Chalp canal waterfall. The walk can be followed by a stroll around the citadel.