Crête de Chabre from Les Espranons
Un décor grandiose pour le vol libre
Un décor grandiose pour le vol libre - CCSB
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Crête de Chabre from Les Espranons

Forest
Panorama
Summit and pass
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This return trip hiking offers a rise on Chabre Mountain and a section on its wonderful ridge. Alongside the ridge, you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view. The shady forest while hiking is also here to please you.

Description

  1. From the orientation table at the Chabre launch site, the ridge walk leads to the Espranons launch site, the highest point on the ridge at 1,352 m. This launch site is known worldwide for its exceptional aerology.
  2. Continue along the scenic ridge, where rocky sections and forest trails alternate. Mostly open, the roller-coaster-like trail winds its way to Col Saint-Ange, a key pass between the Méouge Valley and the Baronnies.
  3. At Col Saint-Ange (1,266 m), return to the Chabre launch site by following the same route.
  • Departure : Chabre Launch Site
  • Arrival : Chabre Launch Site
  • Towns crossed : Saléon, Nossage-et-Bénévent, Orpierre, Barret-sur-Méouge, and Sainte-Colombe

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

  • Bring plenty of water.
  • Discover the Montagne de Chabre, a renowned spot for paragliding.
  • Much of the trail is exposed, and it can get very hot there in the summer.

Information desks

Place des Aires, 05300 Laragne-Montéglin

https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/laragne@sisteron-buech.fr04 92 65 09 38

Transport

Let’s limit our trips and use public transportation and carpooling: https://zou.maregionsud.fr 

Access and parking

From Laragne, head toward the Gorges de la Méouge.
After Châteauneuf-de-Chabre, head toward the hamlet of Pomet and follow a small road uphill to the Chabre launch site.

Parking :

Site d'envol, Montagne de Chabre

1 point of interest

  • Geology

    Chabre Mountain

    Overlooking the Buëch valley, Chabre Mountain is an unmissable massif of the Sisteronais-Buëch territory.

    Well-known for its flight area, air competitions are often organised. Back in 2009, Chabre Mountain had welcomed the world hang-gliding championship.

    It also is a massif with a lot of hiking routes. They offer wonderful views of Lure Mountain, the Écrins massif and Ventoux Mount.

    A viewpoint indicator helps you to situate the different surrounding summits.

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