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Grande Tête de l'Obiou walks
Grande Tête de l'Obiou
Visorando Member
6.23 mi
+4,154 ft
-4,140 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Pellafol (Isère)
A magnificent hike on vertiginous trails in the Dévoluy Massif, offering splendid panoramic views of the surrounding mountains throughout the entire route. A real breath of fresh air.
Hikers beware: this route is for experienced hikers only and a helmet is mandatory. It is also advisable to only attempt this hike in good weather.
Obiou via the cat flaps and the chimney of the Petit Obiou
6.17 mi
+4,350 ft
-4,321 ft
6 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Pellafol (Isère)
This fun and spectacular variation on the magnificent ascent of the Grande Tête de l’Obiou allows you to complete a circular loop, climbing up the splendid Cheminée du Petit Obiou wedged between the stone pillars of this wild summit, then squeezing through the two narrow passages on the east face of the Grand Obiou.
A few short sections of easy climbing (maximum 3c) and a route largely off the beaten track lend the hike a sense of wild adventure.
Walks near Grande Tête de l'Obiou
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.
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.
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.
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.
Plateau and Pic de Bure via the Joue du Loup chairlift
8.05 mi
+2,037 ft
-2,867 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Agnières-en-Dévoluy (Hautes-Alpes)
The easiest route to explore the Bure massif in summer, ascending via the ski resort’s chairlifts (open one day a week in July and August only). The plateau offers a lunar landscape with the observatory’s satellite dishes, and in clear weather, the view from the Pic de Bure is extraordinary.
The route is described here starting from La Joue du Loup, but there is a similar route starting from SuperDévoluy. Please note: this route is only accessible during the summer opening period of the ski lifts!
Le Lauvet - Lac Labarre
11.84 mi
+4,869 ft
-3,711 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Valjouffrey (Isère)
From Le Lauvet, descend to La Chapelle-en-Valjouffrey. Then take the Sentier du Facteur trail, cross the Haute Vallée du Béranger nature reserve in Valsenestre, and finish on the GR®54B trail to Lac Labarre.
