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La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar - Refuge des Souffles
Visorando Member
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.
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.
Les Oulles du Diable from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar
1.81 mi
+732 ft
-728 ft
1h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular loop to discover the Oulles du Diable, the result of the formidable force of nature. The climb to the hamlet of Les Portes is very steep, as is the end of the descent. However, be careful of this dangerous torrent where tragic accidents regularly occur!
Please note: a few metres after the Pont du Diable, the path is closed because it has disappeared due to a landslide following bad weather. You must turn back.
Oules du Diable, Cascade du Buchardet and Cabane de l'Aup
8.64 mi
+1,978 ft
-1,969 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Very nice, accessible hike: no difficult passages, breathtaking views of the glaciers all the way, regular waterfalls, marmots, an incredible end to the hike with the Oules du Diable.
Hike done on August 23, 2014, a year with a lot of water, we were lucky: waterfalls and torrents "at full throttle" and a very flowery route!
Pont des Oules du Diable and Cascade de Buchardet
4.17 mi
+528 ft
-518 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Magnificent walk between the Pont des Oules du Diable and the Cascade du Buchardet waterfall.
Cabane de l'Aup
7.11 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,562 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent hike in the Navette valley. You are invited to discover beautiful heritage sites, bearing witness to a vibrant way of life up there in this hanging valley. And, on the way back, let yourself be surprised by the torrent as it flows through the heart of the rock.
Les Oules du Diable
0.75 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Near La Chapelle-en-Vagaudémar, in the hamlet of Les Portes, a quick detour takes you to the Navette torrent and, beyond the Roman bridge, to the Oules du Diable with their bubbling giant's kettles.
The Pétarel Lakes
7.22 mi
+2,900 ft
-2,871 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Lakes of breathtaking beauty in a mineral setting, with magnificent views of the Valgaudemar peaks.
Pétarel Lakes via the Col de La Béranne
9.24 mi
+4,039 ft
-4,009 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful loop in the Valgaudemar valley above the Pétarel Lakes.
Le Chapeau
7.17 mi
+4,491 ft
-4,498 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful alpine hike leads to Le Chapeau, a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the Valgaudemar valley and the peaks of Olan and Cime du Vallon.
Les Oulles du Diable
1.92 mi
+187 ft
-187 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
This family-friendly loop follows the torrent to the Romanesque bridge of Les Oulles and continues with a visit to the bubbling giant's pots, the "Oulles du Diable".
La Buffe waterfall
2.38 mi
+1,453 ft
-1,453 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Above La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar, after the hamlet of Les Portes in the pastoral valley of Navette, the Buffe torrent cascades down a 400-metre cliff.
Olan Mountain Hut – Clot Mountain Hut (Xavier Blanc)
8.28 mi
+1,152 ft
-4,216 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A very beautiful third stage, albeit a little long, mainly at the bottom of the valley along the Séveraisse.
Lakes of Sebeyras - Le Lauvet
11.28 mi
+5,371 ft
-6,191 ft
9h 50
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
From the Sebeyras Lakes, the route will first take you to the Col de Pétarel. From there, you will descend towards Saint-Maurice-en-Valgodemar. You will then follow the old transhumance paths to reach the Six Cabanes, then climb the Col de Menoux to Lauvet.
From Villar-Loubière to La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar via Lac du Lautier
8.29 mi
+4,780 ft
-4,475 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful, varied hike with stunning views and a lake perfect for relaxing. A pleasant climb (a little steep at the start and very end), in the shade (early in the morning) for a good half of the route; a fairly long and difficult descent over scree. A full day's hike. Use the shuttle bus or bring two vehicles.
Villar-Loubière - Refuge des Souffles
2.92 mi
+3,005 ft
-3 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
Efirst stage to warm up your legs before climbing to the Refuge des Souffles.
Refuge des Souffles - Lac Lautier - Crêtes de Colombes
10.71 mi
+4,888 ft
-4,892 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
Route at the foot of Pic des Souffles and Pic Turbat to discover Lac Lautier and its surroundings.
Refuge des Souffles - Le Désert-en-Valjouffrey
6.85 mi
+2,221 ft
-4,491 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
Thesecond stage of this route, which we unfortunately completed in the rain in 6 hours and 10 minutes. We set off from the Refuge des Souffles with a steep climb right from the start up to the Col de la Vaurze. A challenging pass from which the view must be magnificent on a clear day. A descent over slate-covered ground, which is very slippery in wet weather. Numerous landslides. The reward: the Les Arias lodge, where we received a warm welcome.
Refuge des Souffles - Refuge de l'Olan
5.32 mi
+3,061 ft
-1,837 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Villar-Loubière (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent second stage in a very mineral setting, culminating in the Pas de l'Olan pass.
From the Souffles refuge, continue on theGR® 54 towards Lac Lautier, then the Col des Colombes and finally the Pas de l'Olan (caution: technical passage).
From the pass, admire the landscape before gently descending to the Refuge de l'Olan.
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.
Balcons de Beaume Rousse and Tirière
9.61 mi
+2,982 ft
-3,002 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Hike with a panorama that changes throughout the crossing from the Chabournéou Refuge via the Beaume Rousse balcony and then the Tirière plateau. Magnificent view of the surrounding peaks and the Valgaudemar valley.
Vallonpierre Refuge - Chabournéou Refuge
9.95 mi
+2,799 ft
-2,822 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful climb to the Vallonpierre refuge is followed by a superb crossing that leads to the Chabournéou refuge, in high mountain terrain beneath the elegant north face of the Sirac.
The Giobernay Glacial Cirque
6.99 mi
+3,428 ft
-3,422 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent route in the Giobernay Glacial Cirque, starting from the Chalet-Hôtel of the same name.
Refuge du Pigeonnier from Le Gioberney
4.89 mi
+3,127 ft
-3,114 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A lovely round trip hike in a magnificent setting to reach the Refuge-Hôtel du Pigeonnier.
Lac le Lauzon
3.71 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,214 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A short walk leads to a peaceful lake where, in good weather, the neighbouring peaks are reflected.
Moderator's warning on 12/10/2020: Caution! The two small bridges over the Torrent du Lauzon have been washed away. See the notice by Lnltrn dated 12/10/2020
Refuge du Pigeonnier via the Cabane de Vaccivier
5.78 mi
+2,746 ft
-2,717 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
Access to the Refuge du Pigeonnier via the Cabane du Vaccivier and its wilder trail. The refuge is perched at the end of a ridge, overlooking the Gioberney valley with views of peaks such as Les Rouies, Les Bans and Le Sirac.
Tirière Mountain Pasture Route
5.47 mi
+2,188 ft
-2,192 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike offering a variety of points of interest at the bottom of a valley far from the main routes: glacial cirque, torrents, mountain pastures, larch forests, and paths that are sometimes steep or offer peaceful views.
Circular walk from the Refuge du Pigeonnier via the Lacs du Lauzon and Bleu
6.66 mi
+3,294 ft
-3,294 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
The Valgaudemar valley, our little Himalayas – doesn’t that sound tempting? What can one say? A living picture, a natural gem, a feast for the eyes. You won’t want to come back down.
Lac Bleu - Lac le Lauzon
4.34 mi
+1,729 ft
-1,729 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar (Hautes-Alpes)
A family loop trail among waterfalls and flowers to Lac Bleu and Lac Lauzon, in the exceptional setting of the Cirque du Gioberney, above the Voile de la Mariée waterfall.
Moderator's warning on 12/10/2020: Caution! The two small bridges over the Lauzon Torrent have been washed away. See the notice from Lnltrn dated 12/10/2020.
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.
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