Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur·France

Tour du Chambeyron

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Duration

4-5 days

Distance

69.8 km

Elevation gain

4838 m

Max altitude

3116 m

The Tour du Chambeyron is a major alpine traverse of 69.8 km across the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. This 4 to 5-day trek offers total immersion in the varied landscapes of the Southern Alps, with a cumulative elevation gain of 4,838 meters and a maximum altitude of 3,116 meters. Throughout this route, you will discover dense forests, crystalline alpine lakes, imposing rocky summits, and spectacular cliffs. The successive valleys offer changing perspectives on this authentic mountainous region, while you will also explore caves and remarkable geological formations. This circular itinerary combines the majesty of high peaks with the ecological richness of the mountain zones. The Chambeyron Trek will appeal to hikers seeking wilderness and solitude in the mountains. The railway stations of the Mercantour National Park provide access to the trailhead without a personal vehicle, facilitating access to this great classic of the Southern Alps.

SummitsCavesForestsLakesCliffsValleys

Stages

days

DifficultyModerate

Duration / day5h15

Distance / day14 km

Elev. gain / day+1,002 m

Hardest stage

2Rifugio Campo Base

26.4 km · +1,330 m · 8h45

Departure	Arrival	Accommodation on arrival	Duration	Distance	+Elev.	−Elev.
1 Relais d'ItalieRefuge	Refuge du ChambeyronRefuge	RefugeRefuge du Chambeyron	6h00	12.7 km	+1,457 m	−546 m
2 Refuge du ChambeyronRefuge	Rifugio Campo BaseRefuge	RefugeRifugio Campo Base RefugeRifugio di Chiappera CampingCamping Campo Base	8h45	26.4 km	+1,330 m	−2,331 m
3 Rifugio Campo BaseRefuge	Camping MistralCamping	CampingCamping Mistral	1h00	3.2 km	+134 m	−103 m
4 Rifugio di ChiapperaRefuge	Rifugio di ViviereRefuge	RefugeRifugio di Viviere	4h45	10.7 km	+1,062 m	−870 m
5 Rifugio di ViviereRefuge	Relais d'ItalieRefuge	—	6h00	16.8 km	+1,029 m	−1,163 m