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Col des Chevrettes (2592m) walks
Chalet du Gioberney – Vallonpierre Mountain Hut
Visorando Member
6.84 mi
+3,442 ft
-1,358 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
The sixth stage is a fairly easy climb up to the Vallonpierre Refuge.
This allows you to arrive at the refuge early and, if you wish, carry on to the Col des Chevrettes, where marmots are guaranteed.
Walks near Col des Chevrettes (2592m)
Vallonpierre refuge - Sebeyras lakes
14.23 mi
+4,291 ft
-4,255 ft
10h 15
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Vallonpierre refuge, the hike takes you to the Rif du Sap chapel, then to the charming village of La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar, where you can stop for refreshments at a local grocery store. The route then crosses the Valgaudémar National Forest before reaching the magnificent lakes of Pétarel and Sebeyras.
Vallonpierre Refuge - La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar
8.45 mi
+112 ft
-3,999 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Here we are at the final stage of this 13-day route around the magnificent Écrins National Park. A downhill stage that takes you to La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar, where this journey began 13 days earlier. A splendid start to the stage, all the way down to the glacial torrents. The panorama is breathtaking, surrounded by the most beautiful peaks of the southern part of the Écrins, already leaving us with a sense of nostalgia for the past 13 days. A route with no technical difficulty.
From Rif du Sap to Navette via Le Chapeau
7.39 mi
+4,045 ft
-4,301 ft
6h 55
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful and challenging hike in the hills, varied with some unexpected sections. Stunning views. Be careful, there are many tricky and slippery sections. Avoid in wet weather.
Les Prés de Lauplat – Les Naizets
6.38 mi
+2,762 ft
-3,547 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
This stage takes you from the Prés de Lauplat to the Naizets bivouac, passing through the village of La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar. The route follows the Oulles du Diable before climbing via the GR®54, passing the Combefroide Waterfall to reach a grassy plateau.
Refuge du Pigeonnier – Chalet du Gioberney
5.79 mi
+909 ft
-3,468 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy fifth stage, mainly downhill, to recover from the previous days.
The crossing of the Gioberney glacial cirque at its highest point, before descending towards the Aiguille de la Vache (a great spot for a picnic), is fantastic!
Pré de la Chaumette Mountain Hut - Vallonpierre Mountain Hut
6.50 mi
+3,783 ft
-2,215 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Champoléon (Hautes-Alpes)
The12th stage of this route features three passes to cross, the last of which is particularly technical and difficult.
The panoramic views remain as exceptional as ever, with vistas of the majestic Chaillol, the Sirac and the Champoléon valley. The refuge is set in lush greenery at the bottom of a cirque at the foot of the Sirac and on the shores of the magnificent Lac de Vallonpierre. A campsite in a beautiful meadow at the foot of the Sirac, with a splendid view of the lake.
A 13-day grand tour of the Parc des Ecrins via the GR® 54
105.16 mi
+37,625 ft
-39,075 ft
13 days
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A very challenging 180 km route with 12,000 metres of elevation gain, requiring excellent physical fitness. Stages offering spectacular scenery, steep mountains, passes, wildlife, flora and colours. The most beautifulGR® route we have ever done. We completed the route in August, the ideal time to tackle the most difficult passes, which are likely to be snow-covered early in the season, such as La Muzelle, l’Aup Martin, the Pas de la Cavale, de la Valette, Vallonpierre and de La Vaurze.
La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar - Refuge des Souffles
6.40 mi
+4,393 ft
-1,496 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Thefirst stage begins with a variant ofthe GR® 54 and takes you to the Refuge des Souffles via the Col de Colombes, Lac Lautier and the Col des Clochettes, avoiding the route through Villar-Loubière.
A challenging route with a 1,400-metre climb and steep gradients right from the start. A good way to get your legs going for thefirst stage and a good warm-up for the rest of the route.
The scenery is already exceptional, promising some fabulous stages ahead.
Les Naizets – Lac du Lautier (via Pic Turbat)
4.81 mi
+4,209 ft
-2,582 ft
5h 55
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
This stage takes you from Les Naizets to Lac du Lautier via the Col de Colombes. The route offers an optional detour to climb Pic Turbat before descending to the campsite by the lake.
