Fort de Roche-la-Croix Supérieur walks

Return to the starting point in Larche via theGRP® de la Frontière Fortifiée.

This stage will take you to the pretty Vallon de la Montagnette, then on to the Col des Monges, which offers a stunning view of the Southern Alps.

Étape de la traversée des Alpes par le GR®5 de Larche à Saint Dalmas le Selvage. Passage dans le Parc National du Mercantour sauvage et authentique puis transition entre la Haute Tinée et le Vallon de Jalorgues avec un passage sur la plus haute route d'Europe vers le Col de la Bonnette.

Reaching over 3000 metres in altitude, Aiguilles de Chambeyron and Brec de Chambeyron form an impressive mountain range halfway between Queyras and the Moncantour. This hike offers a trek with no techincal difficulty, with passes over 2700 m in altitude and a summit of over 3000 m. Set in an outstanding landscape and for the most part within a high mountain setting.

First stage around the Chambeyron Mountain Range which, after a steady climb, takes you to the shelter with the same name. You'll end up in a breath-taking setting, at the foot of Brec de Chambeyron.

This sixteenth stage completes the crossing of the Chambeyron Massif and, after Larche, enters the Mercantour Massif. From Les Granges de Fouillouse, the GR®5 follows the Riou de Fouillouse upstream, passing the ruins of Fort de Plate Lombarde, then, via the Plate Lombarde valley, reaches the Col du Vallonnet. It then descends to Lac du Vallonnet Inférieur, where it heads due south to join an old military road that climbs towards the Viraysse barracks. From there, the GR®5 crosses the Col de Mallemort and descends to the hamlet of Larche. The route follows the Ubayette, then crosses it and reaches the Pont Rouge car park, which marks the entrance to the Mercantour National Park. It then heads due south, climbing to Lac du Lauzanier, then on to Lac de Derrière la Croix, before reaching the Pas de la Cavale. The descent starts off quite steep but then becomes gentler. After the Salse Morene plateau, the path climbs the Col des Fourches and, from the Camp des Fourches, reaches the hamlet of Bousiéyas.

A walk through the valleys and passes of the Vallonnet in the high-altitude mountain pastures, passing by the old fortifications.

The most demanding stage of the hike during which you'll go through at least 4 passes at over 2700 metres in altitude. Beautiful scenery all along the way! The "Lacs Marinet" offer the opportunity for refreshments before the final descent.

This route largely followsGRP®® markings (Tour du Chambeyron). A safe option, yet still spectacular.Spectacular, because the route constantly alternates between stark, steep and rocky terrain and lush, rolling and reassuring landscapes.Safe, because it is fully signposted and even offers alternative routes to avoid the most difficult sections in the event of bad weather.

On this fourth day, you’ll head briefly back into France to walk through the Orrenaye valley with its magnificent lake. You’ll return to Italy at the Col du Ruburent, then enjoy the beauty of Lake Ruburent as you walk around it. You’ll cross the very rocky Passo della Scaletta, which contrasts with the mountain pastures as you climb to the Passo della Gardetta.