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Take the Vénéon valley and, 3km before La Bérarde, park in the car park at the exit of the hamlet of Les Étages.
(S/E) Cross back through the hamlet along the D530 road for about 1km. Do not take the Refuge du Soreiller path at the entrance to the hamlet of Les Étages, as this is the path for the descent.
(1) Just after a small bridge, an old wooden post points towards Montagne d’en Bas – Refuge du Soreiller. Take this steep path on the right. The path is marked by cairns and, in places, pink paint marks.
(2) A wooden post indicating that you are heading in the right direction.
(3) A gate to prevent the sheep from escaping. The next section requires care as it is exposed, but the path is well marked.
(4) A rocky section that is not difficult but exposed.
(5) Finally, a flat section where, for thefirst time, you can admire the Dibona. The path curves round a rocky ridge to the left, which once again hides the Dibona.
(6) A small, tricky gully to cross; the path is worn down by rain and sheep. Follow the cairns carefully through the vast scree field of the former Soreiller glacier.
(7) Climb up a small rocky section from where you will see the refuge and the climbers on the Dibona. Follow the green painted arrows.
(8) Arrive at the Soreiller refuge at the foot of the Dibona. Take and follow the steep but easy path that leads to the hamlet of Les Étages just below the refuge. A yellow signpost indicates the direction. Remember to look back regularly to admire the Flèche Dibona.
(9) Admire the view in front of you towards La Bérarde, the Dôme des Neiges des Écrins and the south face of the Écrins. Reach the bottom of the path from the Refuge du Soreiller and return to the car park in the hamlet of Les Étages via the road (S/E).
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