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La Cime de la Condamine

La Cime de la Condamine
La Cime de la Condamine
La Cime de la Condamine

Description

A remarkable lookout perched at an altitude of almost 3,000m in the heart of the Partias Reserve, this hike offers incomparable views of the Écrins massif and unique vistas of the Vallouise and Durance valleys.

Park in the parking lot just beyond the hamlet of Les Combes.

Follow the dirt track to the barrier marking the entrance to the Partias Regional Nature Reserve. A descriptive sign explains the regulations in force and the specific features of this reserve.

Cross the barrier and continue straight into the heart of the Partias via a wide path for around 600 meters.

At the fork, take the left-hand path towards Col de la Trancoulette (signposted). The path climbs up through the forest below Rocher Jaune, up a valley and then begins a short, steady ascent to the pass.

At the pass, take the right-hand path (signposted Cime de la Condamine). The path crosses the vast "Clot des Amandiers" mountain pasture and skirts two small lakes until it reaches the "Peyre du Feu" area. The path is partially marked in places, follow the cairns to the Col de Vallouise.

At the Col de Vallouise, take the right-hand path, which is well-marked and rises into the mountain. The path then winds a little steeper through the rocky bars, with two tricky passages in the escarpments, before reaching the large dome of the Cime de la Condamine. The return journey takes the same route.

Alternatively, you can continue via the Crête de Coste Groselière and then descend via the Col de la Pisse and Fond de Closis/Vallon des Partias.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
7h
Dist.
12 km
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Starting point

Parking des Combes Hameau des Combes Réserve Naturelle Régionale des Partias , 05100   Puy-Saint-André
Lat : 44.892711Lng : 6.570571

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Partias Regional Nature Reserve

The Partias Reserve is a regional nature reserve covering nearly 802 hectares between 1,600 m and 2,940 m above sea level. It is home to more than 93 species of birds, 385 species of plants, and numerous variations of alpine landscapes.The Partias valley is located near the hamlet of Les Combes and its alpine chalets. It charms visitors with its harmonious mountain landscapes consisting of peaks that are jagged in the south and rounded in the north, large alpine pastures, numerous cliffs of varying orientations and colors, scree, wetlands, meadows, valleys, alpine moors, high-altitude lakes, and a beautiful larch forest, as well as a great geological diversity that promotes a wealth of animal and plant species. This 802-hectare site extends between 1,600 m and 2,940 m above sea level (Cime de la Condamine). This wide altitude gradient and a great variety of geological substrates allow the Partias to be home to a rich flora and fauna. It takes about an hour to walk there from the Puy Chalvin car park. Please note: Regulations apply in this reserve. To preserve this area, the Regional Nature Reserve staff are responsible for enforcing the regulations and advising all users. Surveillance is also provided by the various bodies responsible for environmental policing: agents from the ONF, ONCFS, ONEMA, DDT and Gendarmerie. A visit to the reserve with partner mountain guides is highly recommended: it will allow you to better discover the site's biodiversity!

Les Partias Les Combes 05100 Puy-Saint-André
- Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallees -
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Date and time

  • From 01/06/2026 to 31/10/2026
  • From 01/06/2027 to 31/10/2027

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Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard - 14/04/2026
www.hautesvallees.com/la-grave/
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Mountain view
Panoramic view
Mountain location

Open period

From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Topo guides and map references

Map references :
Carte IGN TOP 25 n° 3536 OT Briançon - Serre Chevalier - Montgenèvre

Reception complements

Two slightly technical passages in the rocky bar above the Col de Vallouise.

To preserve this area, Reserve staff are responsible for enforcing the regulations and advising all users.

Savoir Vivre en Réserve :

- Stay on the trails
- Dogs must be kept on a leash
- Picking plants and flowers prohibited
- Bring your own garbage
- Camping and fires prohibited, bivouacs authorized
- Motorized traffic prohibited
- Respect the tranquillity of the site

Tricky passages

Two slightly technical passages in the rocky bar above the Col de Vallouise.

Animals

Yes. Dog on leash mandatory

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾