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Lac du Lauzon and Col de Charnier
Visorando Member
5.92 mi
+3,114 ft
-3,114 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Beautiful wild hike in the Jarjatte valley to Lac de Lauzon and the Col de Charnier for views to the south. Return via the Col des Aurias.
Têtes de Vallon Pierra and Lauzon via Lac du Lauzon
8.60 mi
+4,498 ft
-4,501 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Starting from the legendary Jarjatte valley, this hike takes you to the rocky landscape of the Tête du Vallon Pierra via the Tête and Lac du Lauzon, nestled in its green setting, which is undergoing eutrophication. The landscapes criss-crossed by chamois and griffon vultures and the views are breathtaking.
A small part of the route is off-trail, but on obvious terrain, and the only real difficulty is the elevation gain of over 1,000 metres.
Rocher Rond via the Col de Charnier
7.95 mi
+4,560 ft
-4,544 ft
7 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
A magnificent circular route around the Cirque du Fleyrard, passing by the Tête de Plate Longue and the highest peak in the Vercors Natural Park, the Rocher Rond, 2453m.
From the Col de Charnier, the route is completely off-trail, with herds of chamois being the main encounters. A short 3c climbing section with a slight overhang, sharp ridges and exposed slopes on very steep scree justify the level of difficulty.
Grand Ferrand from La Jarjatte
8.70 mi
+5,154 ft
-5,154 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Circular route from the bottom of the Jarjatte valley to the summit of the Grand Ferrand via Lac du Lauzon
Tête du Vallon Pierra
11.41 mi
+3,957 ft
-3,957 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
For those wishing to continue beyond the Col du Charnier, without going as far as the Grand Ferrand. A lovely finish along a south-facing ridge! No particular difficulty apart from the length and the total elevation gain.Much of the route follows the GRP® ‘Tour de l’Obiou’ and ‘Tour du Dévoluy’ trails… which might give you some ideas!
Lachaup – Les Amayères
12.04 mi
+4,262 ft
-5,033 ft
9h 15
Difficult
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
Through the Charnier valley at the foot of the Grand Ferrand, then via Pointe Feuillette, the final stage of this route.
Lachaup – La Jarjatte
8.45 mi
+2,657 ft
-3,386 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
To travel from the Hautes-Alpes to the Drôme, from the Dévoluy to the Vercors via the mountains. A lovely walk through wild and varied countryside. Apart from at the start, the route follows theGR® 93, which presents no problems in terms of signposting or navigation.