La Cluse walks

The aim of this walk is to visit the ruins of the hamlet of Rabioux. Setting off from the village of La Cluse, we follow a lovely track across a sun-drenched plateau at the foot of the imposing Mount Aurouze. Peace and beauty in the wide open spaces of the Dévoluy.

A circular route passing through three passes: the Col des Gières, the Col des Manges and the Col d’Aune. Mainly following shaded and fairly easy forest tracks, the route takes you through a wide variety of landscapes, from the mixed forest of Aune to the mountain pastures of Maniboux, all on the edge of the Dévoluy. As a bonus, there’s a beautiful panoramic view of the Crête des Bergers (Bure Massif) and the Petit Buëch Valley.

This is an easy hike with a spring halfway along the route. We set off from La Cluse (small car park at the edge of the village) and climb up to Tête de Garnesier, following aGR® trail for most of the hike.

A route at the foot of Devoluy, which climbs up the Torrent de l'Abbéou, then joins the mountain pastures on the sunny side of Montagne de Lèche. The aim is to reach the Col de Corps, at the foot of Tête de Garnesier. This route is classified as difficult becausesome of the paths through the meadows are not easy to follow after the Fontaine des Ruisseaux, and then as you approach the pass, some sections of unstable terrain are quite steep.

A hike that quickly leaves the marked paths behind, taking you up the Abbéou stream to the mountain pastures, facing the Tête and the Roc de Garnesier.

A very wild and magnificent route via the west, starting from La Cluse. Completed on snowshoes.

A lovely, easy walk at the southern gateway to the Dévoluy, with no difficulty. The route is clear and well-marked, following aGR® trail and wide forest tracks for the most part, and is accessible all year round, depending on snow conditions. Two possible starting points: Col de Festre or the village of La Cluse. Water is available at both locations, and there are lodges there serving drinks! The circular route can be walked in either direction, but the slopes that’ll really get you working up a sweat are just past La Cluse.

A hike accessible to young and old alike, which leads to the foot of a beautiful waterfall... It is not uncommon to encounter marmots and sheep (accompanied by their shepherd and dogs). It is at its most beautiful in autumn or after heavy rain. It is possible to turn around and go the other way!

A lovely ridge walk suitable for anyone who isn’t put off by a hike that’s mainly off-trail. On the Chauvet ridge, the route along the very edge is sometimes a little dizzying and steep. However, it’s always easy to avoid the difficult sections by keeping slightly to the left of the ridge.

In a superb setting, this hike begins with a relatively easy climb to the Col des Aiguilles, a pass flanked by two steep peaks that give it a striking appearance. The return journey can be made either by the same route (rated as Moderate) or by a challenging circular route reserved for experienced hikers and only to be attempted in good weather conditions (rated as Very Difficult).

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.

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!

From the Maison Forestière des Sauvas (in the commune of Montmaur), this round-trip route is the easiest way to climb the Tête Plumée and then the Pic Chauve via the Col des Sérigons.The route runs mainly through woodland, with a few clearings offering views of the landscape, all the way to the Pic Chauve, which overlooks the upper valley of the Petit Buëch and offers stunning panoramic views.

The Dévoluy massif offers a striking contrast of colours between the pure blue of the sky and the ochre of the rocks in its trio of peaks (Obiou, Grand Ferrand, Pic de Bure). Warning! The descent via the Combe de Mai, from (4) to (1), is prohibited outside the winter months for the first few hundred metres. See the prefectural decree on the protection of the Plateau de Bure biotope.

1 November 2025: a user reports => this concerns the route between the wps (6), (7), and (8).Geoportal (Biotope protection decrees) (!) WARNING (!) This hike crosses the perimeter of the prefectural decree for the protection of the Plateau de Bure biotope, in which it is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to leave the marked trails, under penalty of a 4th class fine of €750. For the time being, the agents of the French Office for Biodiversity, responsible for enforcing this decree, are taking a preventive approach, but they will surely soon move on to enforcement. Access to the Plateau de Bure off the beaten track. This alpine hike via the Pas de Paul offers an unusual and wild setting, through devolved steps, vertical corridors marked by large staircases. This variant allows you to reach the westernmost peaks of the Bure plateau, the Tête des Pras Arnaud and the Tête de la Cluse, before the Pic de Bure.

From the Maison Forestière des Sauvas (in the commune of Montmaur), a short family circular route through the forest, beneath the imposing south face of the Bure plateau and its vast scree slopes.The gentle gradient makes this walk suitable for children, even young ones.