Circular route via La Montette from Le Roux d’Abriès

Park at Le Roux d’Abriès.

(S/E) Set off due north, follow the GR®58 and its red and white markings, cross the village of Le Roux, pass in front of the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, then come to a crossroads of paths.

(1) Keep left on the GR®, continue the climb and reach the Chapel of Saint-Antoine.

(2) Keep left, continue along this main path until you cross the stream and tackle a steep climb up to the ruined hamlet of La Montette.

(3) Leave the GR® here and turn right in front of the chapel towards the meadow. Cross it via a path that’s barely visible through the grass. Follow this path until you reach a bridge.

(4) Cross the Col Saint-Martin stream. You will now enter the forest, and via a wide, almost level circular loop to the left, you will reach the Saint-Joseph Chapel in the hamlet of Pré Roubaud.

(5) Continue downhill through the mountain pasture, crossing the Ravin de Coumbalas. At the crossroads by the Oratoire Saint-Joseph, take the path leading off to the left – it’s a little longer but less strenuous. Carry on and enjoy a beautiful view of Valpréveyre. You’ll reach the hamlet of Malauret.

(6) Turn right, making a 180° turn, to return to the Roux car park (S/E).

(S/E) Le Roux: water points

(3) The hamlet of La Montette: in ruins, though only the chapel has been restored.
(5) The hamlet of Pré Roubaud: be sure to see its restored communal oven.