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Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine (Le Monêtier-les-Bains) walks
Refuge du Chardonnet - Arsine
Visorando Member
11.94 mi
+2,608 ft
-4,436 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This third stage of the crossing of France, following the 45th parallel as closely as possible, is long and difficult but absolutely magnificent. You will discover or rediscover the two jewels that are the Écrins and Meije massifs. Most of the route is on the GR® 50 and GR® 57. The paths are well marked and well maintained.
This stage can be divided into four sections: 1) an ascent to the Col du Chardonnet; 2) the descent to Lauzet; 3) the ascent to the Col du Lautaret; 4) the descent to Arsine.
Walks near Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine (Le Monêtier-les-Bains)
The Combeynot Circuit in 4 stages
24.21 mi
+5,413 ft
-5,344 ft
4 days
Moderate
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Set against a backdrop of rocks and glaciers, beneath the peaks of the Agneaux, Pic Gaspard and La Meije (3,983 m), the route winds its way through mountain pastures, larch forests and mountain hamlets. Whether along the Romanche or the banks of the Guisane, biodiversity unfolds with every step. With breathtaking views, the trail takes you on a journey through tradition and the high mountains.
From the Col du Lautaret to the Alpe de Villard d'Arène
3.99 mi
+463 ft
-315 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage1 of the Tour du Combeynot: From the Col du Lautaret to the Alpe de Villar-d'Arêne refuge via the schistose crevasse trail overlooking the Romanche valley. Unique view of the Écrins and Meije peaks.
From Le Lauzet to the Col du Lautaret
4.19 mi
+1,325 ft
-26 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage4 of the Tour du Combeynot: from the Guisane Valley to the Col du Lautaret
Lac de la Ponsonnière – Refuge des Drayères
5.88 mi
+640 ft
-1,909 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
This second, slightly easier stage takes us past four magnificent lakes: Lac des Cerces, Lac du Grand Ban, Lac Rond and Lac de la Clarée
Lac des Cerces - Lacs de la Madeleine via Pointe des Cerces
7.84 mi
+3,963 ft
-3,261 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valloire (Savoie)
Day 2 in the Clarée Valley: ascent of Pointe des Cerces (unmarked mountain route), passage to Lac and Source de la Clarée and climb to the second bivouac at Lacs de la Madeleine (off-trail on the final section).
As with the other parts of this circular, this route is intended for experienced hikers who are accustomed to high mountains.
From Alpe de Villard-d'Arène to Monêtier-les-Bains
9.74 mi
+1,289 ft
-3,261 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage2 of the Tour du Combeynot: From the Romanche to the Guisane Valley via the Col d'Arsine, this stage takes place at the foot of the Agneaux
Alpe de Villar d'Arêne Mountain Hut - Monêtier-les-Bains
9.66 mi
+1,266 ft
-3,271 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage9 of this route links the Refuge de l’Alpe de Villar-d’Arêne to Monêtier-les-Bains, taking a short detour to the Lac du Glacier d’Arsine, surrounded by the Pics de Chamoissière, d’Arsine, de Neige Cordier, the Pointe Cézanne and the Montagne des Agneaux. Unfortunately, the Arsine Glacier is suffering from global warming. The section starting from the pass along the Petit Tabuc stream in the valley, known as the Réou d'Arsine, is magnificent and very wild.
The Crossing from Le Casset to the Col du Lautaret
11.16 mi
+3,451 ft
-1,693 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
A classic route in the upper Briançon region: reach the Col du Lautaret via Lac d’Arsine and the Crevasses Trail from the hamlet of Le Casset, north of Monetier-les-Bains.
