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Tour of Puy des Baumes via the Val Estrèche and Lauzières passes
9.52 mi
+4,908 ft
-4,957 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Champoléon (Hautes-Alpes)
Very long, wild and challenging alpine hike. The first part is on a trail up the Val Estrèche, where you may see chamois and ibex. The second part is wild and off-trail, climbing up to the Col de Val Estrèche and then crossing over to the Col des Lauzières. Descent via Cros de la Casse to the Lacs de Crupillouse, where you finally find a good winding trail that descends southwards under the Aiguille de Crupillouse, crossing streams and waterfalls.