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Col de Plate Contier walks
The four passes at Lus-la-Croix-Haute
Visorando Member
7.65 mi
+2,408 ft
-2,395 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike takes in four passes, Col des Tours, Col du Vallon de l'Aup, Col du Lauteret and Col de Plate Contier, and is characterised by the diversity of its landscapes and the beauty of its panoramic views.
This is a ride with no major technical difficulties and a steady climb throughout, and is one of the most beautiful in the Bochaîne area.
"A real favourite".
Tête de Garnesier
9.60 mi
+4,406 ft
-4,400 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from La Cluse (Hautes-Alpes)
This is an easy hike with a spring halfway along the route.
We set off from La Cluse (small car park at the edge of the village) and climb up to Tête de Garnesier, following aGR® trail for most of the hike.
Tête de Garnesier and Tour Carrée via the Durbon forest
9.50 mi
+3,940 ft
-3,907 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Ascent to the Tête de Garnesier, a viewpoint overlooking La Jarjatte and La Cluse, and return via the Tête des Ormans and the Tour Carrée. The climb takes place in the magnificent Durbon forest and the chamois meadows below the Col de Plate-Contier before tackling the mineral world of the Dévoluy ridges. At the summit, the landscape is breathtaking.
The return journey, partly off-trail, follows the edge of the cliff leading to the Tour Carrée.
Walks near Col de Plate Contier
La Jarjatte - Lachaup
8.40 mi
+3,140 ft
-2,434 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
This link via the Col des Aiguilles involves an ascent facing the Aiguilles de Lus. The descent into the wild Aiguilles valley offers a glimpse of the slopes of the Joue du Loup resort.
Col des Aiguilles - Return circular via Le Chauvet
7.94 mi
+2,743 ft
-2,723 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
Most of the route follows theGRP® Tour du Dévoluy trail markedGR®94.
For the return journey, rather than going back the same way, you can vary the route by returning via Small Pass and Le Charvet. This is an off-trail route.
This alternative route must be taken in good visibility and requires the ability to use a map and compass, which is essential for off-trail hiking.
The view from Le Chauvet over Le Dévoluy is magnificent.
Les Amayères - La Jarjatte
8.55 mi
+2,805 ft
-2,762 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Discover a beautiful peak on the border between Trièves and Le Dévoluy, Pointe Feuillette.
From the village of Le Saix to Lake Peyssier via the Col de Combe Escure
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.66 mi
+2,320 ft
-719 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Le Saix (Hautes-Alpes)
Setting off from the village of Le Saix is an alternative to starting from Veynes station. This stage leads to Lake Peyssier and continues the trek.
It offers a variety of attractions: a ridge walk, a bird’s-eye view of the Gouravour Gorge, unique views of the Buëch Valley and the Dévoluy massif, a walk through the former hamlet of La Péguière, a visit to the site of Clausonne Abbey and a walk across the Peyssier plateau.
An easier alternative route to reach Lake Peyssier is via the forest track from the village of Le Saix, passing through the Gouravour Gorge; it takes 1 hour to climb to Clausonne Abbey.