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Family-Friendly Hikes near Gap

There are 143 hikes near Gap in our database that fit. They average 1.5 km and 36 m (118 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.1 km.

That is 78 percent of the 184 routes we map near Gap. They are shorter than the local average, 1.5 km against 10.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 36 m (118 ft) against 306 m (1,004 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Les Auberts - Pré de la Chaumette

Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
98 m
Typical duration
1 hr 4 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Les Fermonds - ?

Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
65 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Col de Gouiran - Col de la Valette

Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
38 m
Typical duration
25 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Col des Terres Blanches - ?

Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
71 m
Typical duration
47 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Col des Tourettes - ?

Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Saut du Laïre - ?

Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Distance
3.5 km
/ 2.2 mi
Elevation gain
77 m
Typical duration
51 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Col des Tourettes - ?

Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
102 m
Typical duration
1 hr 7 min
Easy

Château Lombard - Les Faix

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
15 m
Typical duration
10 min
  • Coastal
  • Forest
  • Castle and ruins
Easy

Cascade de la Pisse - ?

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
23 m
Typical duration
15 min
  • Waterfall
  • Lake
  • Coastal
Easy

Crête de Morgon - Pic de Morgon

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
27 m
Typical duration
18 min
  • Coastal
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Belvédère des Pyramides - Preis

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
58 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Coastal
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Baie Saint-Michel - Serre du Lac

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
16 m
Typical duration
10 min
  • Lake
  • Coastal
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Clot Loubine - Lac de Faudon

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
9 m
Typical duration
6 min
  • Lake
  • Coastal
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Col de la Baisse - Lac de Morgon

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
17 m
Typical duration
11 min
  • Lake
  • Coastal
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Faudon - Lac de Faudon

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
18 m
Typical duration
12 min
  • Lake
  • Coastal
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Mareisson - Serre du Lac

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
26 m
Typical duration
17 min
  • Lake
  • Coastal
  • Waymarked route
Easy

La Montagne - Les Cassettes

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
10 m
Typical duration
7 min
  • Coastal
  • Mountain
  • Forest
Easy

Château d'Ancelle - ?

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
10 m
Typical duration
6 min
  • Coastal
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Château d'Ancelle - Mille Club

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
10 m
Typical duration
7 min
  • Coastal
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Château de Charance - Passerelle

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
9 m
Typical duration
6 min
  • Coastal
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Coullon du Château - ?

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
34 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Coastal
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Faudon - Coullon du Château

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.4 km
/ 0.2 mi
Elevation gain
9 m
Typical duration
6 min
  • Coastal
  • Castle and ruins
  • Waymarked route
Easy

La Réserve - Serre du Mouton

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
13 min
  • Coastal
  • Wildlife watching
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bois des Meyers - Le Jas du Vial

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Coastal
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bois des Meyers - Pra Mia

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.6 mi
Elevation gain
21 m
Typical duration
14 min
  • Coastal
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bois des Mondas - Les Paras

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
36 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Coastal
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bois du Plan

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · France

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
107 m
Typical duration
1 hr 13 min
  • Coastal
  • Forest
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Les Auberts - Pré de la ChaumetteParc national des Écrins (cœur)4.5 km98 m1 hr 4 minEasyApril to October
Les Fermonds - ?Parc national des Écrins (cœur)3.0 km65 m43 minEasyApril to October
Coullon du Château - Sommet de ChatégréProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur0.5 km10 m7 minEasyApril to October
Le lac des Estaris depuis le sommet du DrouvetProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur3.5 km110 m54 minEasyApril to October
Col de Côte-Longue - Cabane des ParisiensParc national des Écrins (cœur)0.5 km10 m7 minEasyApril to October
Col de Côte-Longue - Col de la PisseParc national des Écrins (cœur)2.0 km44 m29 minEasyApril to October
Col de Gouiran - Col de la ValetteParc national des Écrins (cœur)1.7 km38 m25 minEasyApril to October
Col des Terres Blanches - ?Parc national des Écrins (cœur)3.2 km71 m47 minEasyApril to October
Col des Tourettes - ?Parc national des Écrins (cœur)1.6 km36 m24 minEasyApril to October
Pré de la Chaumette - Col de la ValetteParc national des Écrins (cœur)4.8 km105 m1 hr 9 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Les Auberts - Pré de la Chaumette, Les Fermonds - ?, Coullon du Château - Sommet de Chatégré. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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