Hiking in the Hautes Alpes 6-day trip

The goal is to reach the “well-known peak of the Gapençais”, the Pic de Gleize, enjoying a tour around the mountain. This allows us to start from a hillside on which we may come across chamois or mouflons. We will continue our ascent to the pass where we will have a picnic. Then, we will follow the ridge line until we reach the summit at 2161 meters. We enjoy the beautiful view of the Champsaur and the mythical Bure peak before we start a gentle descent by the southern ridge while we get a wonderful view of Gap and its different valleys.
On the way back (Napoleon road), we stop at the dairy to taste delicious
cheese!
Total height difference: 600m.
Total time: 4h30 approx

In Provence, after hiking up through beautiful oaks, we cross a cave. The first part of the cave has 2 windows offering a nice view on the Durance Valley. When we leave the cave we will get to the ridge by some steep passages. We will have a picnic at the summit (1147m) enjoying a nice view on the citadel of Sisteron. We will go down north by a forest track. There is must-stop passage at the “old Sisteron and its water” to quench thirst.
Difference in altitude: 680m.
Duration: 4h30 approx.

On the way to “the sharp peak which overlooks the Serre-Ponçon Lake” we enjoy a hiking ascent through a larch forest. We may come across some deer! Then  we get to the ridge with a great view of the lake. The ridge ascends with a passage that takes us to the summit at 2349m. The 360 ​​° view is spectacular Then we go down for a picnic at the col. For the descent, we will go around the Oucanes (geological curiosities) and we may meet a shepherd near his cabin. On the way back, we can visit the largest dam in Europe. Difference in altitude: 981m. Duration: 6h30 approx.

We will go to Provence to visit beautiful gorges. This is a great tour in a Mediterranean landscape. We can bathe in emerald green water, with some natural jacuzzis! The site is Natura 2000 and it is part of The Provençal Baronies Regional Natural Park. On the way back, we will visit the bees museum and taste very good honey! Difference in altitude: 570m. Distance: 12 km  Duration: 5h30 approx

Today we head towards a pass in the French Dolomites. We will go up to a shepherd’s hut, where we can meet some shepherds. Our hike will continue along a first valley which is superb. Hopefully, we may be able to see a chamois, before arriving at the pass at 2240m, with splendid view on the Trièves. Once there, we will enjoy a picnic, before walking along the pass to discover old carcasses from 50 years ago! Then we will go back to another valley,  and we will reach the shepherd’s hut. Elevation: 1100m. Duration: 7h (it can be shortened according to your wishes).

Today we will hike north towards the Ecrins National Park and its wild and preserved nature. It’s located in the picturesque little valley of Champoleon. It’s a very pleasant hike, where we may meet an Ibex, depending on the season. We will pass the bottom of valley, with an amazing high mountain landscape view, in a beautiful scenery. A cozy hut will welcome us for the lunch break.
On the way back, we will stop at “the shepherd’s house” and in a cheese factory which offers many great local products.
Difference in altitude: 750m.
Highest point: 2050m.
Duration: 5h approx