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Blieux · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

BLIEUX - Chiran summit

From Blieux, this hike climbs Chiran, whose summit houses an astronomical observatory. The route reaches a sweeping viewpoint over the Alpine terrain and the mountains of the Verdon.

Slope of Mont Chiran above the pastures
Slope of Mont Chiran above the pastures. Photograph from October 2022.
O.Taris · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed in WebP format; proportions preserved, possible cropping on display. Derivative versions under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plan your visit

Address
Le Bas Chaudoul, Blieux
Access and precautions
Long, difficult hike: bring at least 2 litres of water per person, wear suitable footwear and choose favourable weather. Close gates behind you and go around livestock. Check access to the observatory separately.
Duration
6 hr 30 min
Distance
15.4 km
Difficulty
Difficult
Prices
Check prices with the venue on its official website.
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Information checked on · Parcs naturels régionaux de la région Sud · Chemins des Parcs

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