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Col de Rabou walks
Col de Rabou circular
Visorando Member
7.38 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,762 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful hike that first winds through the Bois Rond before climbing up into the mountain pastures. Be warned, in good weather there will not be much shade. You will climb up to the source of the Souloise.
Please respect the peace and quiet of the herds and shepherds.
Crête de la Plane
7.38 mi
+2,657 ft
-2,654 ft
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
The ascent of the Crête de la Plane offers superb views of the Pic de Bure and the whole of Dévoluy.
The first part of the hike, up to the Col de Rabou, follows theGRP® du Tour du Dévoluy, which is very well marked.
After Col de Rabou, the route is no longer marked and is off-trail. There are no particular difficulties as you follow the ridge. However, good visibility and the ability to navigate with a map and compass are required.
Col de Rabou via the Sentier des Bans
11.71 mi
+4,580 ft
-4,570 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Rabou (Hautes-Alpes)
A varied hike offering beautiful views of the Pic de Bure, or from the Col de Rabou, as well as a walk through an old hamlet with the Chapel of La Crotte. Not to mention the spectacular Sentier des Bans, which you will have the chance to walk along twice.
Please note: see the comments on the cliff-top path in the ‘Practical information’ section.
Walks near Col de Rabou
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.
