An unexpected ride by train and then on foot! A well-maintained trail through the Vaïre valley to the original village of Peyresq.

Easy walk in a hedged landscape. Lac des Sagnes wetland

Discovering a little-frequented valley

The route starts at the charming hamlet of Peyresq, which has been restored by scientists and remains a popular summer resort for lecturers from Belgian universities.

This loop offers a beautiful panorama: gorges, forests, forest huts and finally the village of Ondres. Inhabited in summer, it makes a lovely shady stopover. You may be lucky enough to spot some chamois.

A pleasant, sunny route linking Thorame-Haute and Thorame-Basse, passing through the hamlet of Mousteir.

Discover the woollen cloth factories, testimony to the village’s industrial past.

In a very characteristic environment of sandstone and blue marl, this hike takes in two pretty villages. Saint Benoît, perched on a rocky knoll, and Braux, surrounded by chestnut trees.

This hike offers a superb and impressive view of the Galange gorges, the Annot sandstones and the Coyer.

A pleasant trail along the Coulomp and beneath the impressive chestnut trees, with beautiful views of the sandstone cliffs. The village, with its beautiful sandstone houses, completes the hike.