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Home<\/a><\/span> Experiences – Hautes-Alpes<\/a><\/span> Experiences – Hautes-Alpes<\/a><\/span> Hiking and walking<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

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Hiking and walkingDon<\/em>‘t lose the south<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some mountains are simply beautiful, while others take your breath away. In the Hautes-Alpes, hiking is never just a simple walk: it\u2019s an encounter with the harsh light of the peaks, the vibrant silence of the forests, the power of the glaciers, and the gentleness of the valleys where the air seems purer than anywhere else. No matter your skill level or habits, the adventure begins with your very first step. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The<\/strong>trails<\/strong> that lead beyond the map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From legendary GR<\/strong> trails to lesser-known paths, the Hautes-Alpes offer one of the most extensive hiking networks inEurope<\/strong>. From the Tour des \u00c9crins<\/strong>(GR54) to the Tour du Queyras<\/strong> (GR58), from family-friendly loops to gourmet strolls through hilltop villages, each route winds its way through meadows, streams, mountain passes, and valleys. No matter the distance, the magic of the landscapes unfolds with every step. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dive <\/strong>into the heart of life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Three jewels shape the region: the<\/strong> wild and grandiose Parc national des \u00c9crins<\/a><\/strong>; the<\/strong> gentler but equally luminous Parc naturel r\u00e9gional du Queyras<\/a><\/strong>; and the Baronnies proven\u00e7ales<\/a><\/strong>, a subtle marriage of mountain and Provence. Here, our guides open doors to unsuspected possibilities: recognizing animal tracks, reading the sky, listening to the mountains. To walk with them is to learn to see differently, to feel fully connected to this unspoilt and protected nature. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where the mountain <\/strong>becomes home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At high altitudes, mountain huts like <\/a>Chamoissi\u00e8res or Chardonnet<\/strong>, for example, are much more than just places to stop along the way: they are beacons in the mountains. After a strenuous hike, there\u2019s the warmth of a stove, the aroma of steaming soup, and hushed conversations among hikers from all over the world. It\u2019s a moment suspended in time, outside of time itself. Nights spent in mountain huts in <\/a>the Hautes-Alpes are the kind that leave a lasting impression<\/strong>: a roof over your head beneath the stars, waking up to glaciers bathed in the rosy light of dawn. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Run <\/strong>to the rhythm of the summits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For those who want to run through the mountains rather than simply take them in step by step, the Hautes-Alpes<\/strong> are an absolute playground. This is where a trail running culture was born, where every elevation gain becomes a joyful challenge. Amid forests, alpine meadows, and ridges, the trails soar toward breathtaking panoramas<\/strong>. It\u2019s a faster, more intense connection with nature, yet one that\u2019s always infused with the same spirit: the spirit of freedom. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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OT D\u00e9voluy<\/div><\/div>

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