La Jarjatte - Lachaup

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.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Circuit Trièves - Dévoluy

Details

n°98507

Creation:
27 Jan 2015

Last update:
16 Sep 2022

Last review:
08 Oct 2023

Activity: Walking
Distance: 13.51 km
Average duration: 6h 35
Difficulty: Difficult
Back to start: No
Ascent: + 957 m
Descent: - 742 m
Highest point: 2,002 m
Lowest point: 1,175 m

Country: France
Areas: Alps, Dévoluy, Dauphiné
District: Lus-la-Croix-Haute (26620)
Start: N 44.673841° / E 5.756996°
End: N 44.692118° / E 5.864285°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3237OT, 3237OTR, 3337OT, 3337OTR
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Description of the walk

(S) Leave the Valgabondage lodge, heading south-east along the wide track that supports the^GR®94and^GRP® Tour du Dévoluy trails. Pass the car park and take the good path through the forest that runs parallel to the Ravin des Aiguilles.

(1) Then tackle the dry but easy climb ending at the Col des Aiguilles.

(2) Head due east on the long descent into the Vallon des Aiguilles.

(3) Continue eastwards to reach the top of the Saute Aure waterfall, where a tricky passage requires your full attention.

(4) Then go around the Roudet spur and reach a crossroads of trails.

(5) Leave the^GR® trail continuing towards the Col du Festre and turn left onto the Dévoluy discovery trail to reach the Cabane de la Rama.

(6) Then turn 180° to join a forest track.

(7) Take it on the left and follow it to the Lachaup terminus and the Rocher Rond lodge (E), today's stop.

Waypoints

S : km 0 - alt. 1,175 m - Jarjatte - Gîte le Valgabondage
1 : km 2.21 - alt. 1,455 m - Ravin des Aiguilles
2 : km 3.88 - alt. 1,980 m - Col des Aiguilles (2003m)
3 : km 5.49 - alt. 1,817 m - Vallon des Aiguilles
4 : km 6.55 - alt. 1,776 m - Tricky passage
5 : km 8.26 - alt. 1,524 m - Dévoluy discovery trail
6 : km 9.4 - alt. 1,575 m - Cabane de la Rame
7 : km 11.4 - alt. 1,382 m - Forest track. Turn left.
E : km 13.51 - alt. 1,390 m - Lachaud - Gîte du Rocher Rond

Notes

There is little or no water, so make sure you have enough before setting off.

Worth a visit

The Joue du Loup resort, linked to Saint Etienne en Dévoluy, offers an interesting ski area.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5

Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5

Route interest
4.7 / 5

Fouine38

08 Oct 2023 at 17:54 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Completed on 08/10/2023 in exceptional weather conditions.
The path is easy to find, and even though it starts at the resort under the ski lifts, it gradually becomes more beautiful.
First through the woods, then much more rocky. You end up surrounded by beautiful cliffs and scree.
46 minutes to climb (on a trail), no major difficulties.
The view at the pass is sublime!

I did a circular path starting from the pass, on the right as you arrive, to reach a beautiful ridge (marked with blue paint, be sure to follow it or you'll end up in the Alps at some point). This path is slightly exposed, but not difficult. It takes you to the top of Merlant, where you'll find a high-mountain atmosphere, before descending to rejoin the trail.

Enjoy your walk, everyone!

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Nicole Guil

16 Sep 2022 at 18:10 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed in beautiful weather. The passage at the Col des Aiguilles offers breathtaking scenery. The descent into the valley is superb. A slightly tricky passage above the Saute Aure waterfall requires careful attention. The view of the Pic de Bure is very beautiful.
We stayed at the Rocher Rond lodge. The owner, who was very friendly, told us about the life of the inhabitants of Dévoluy. A very pleasant evening.

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phigiclat

14 Sep 2021 at 09:39 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The first part up to the pass is fairly unremarkable, but when you reach the highest point, the landscape is breathtaking. We stopped overnight in Agnières en Dévoluy and returned to La Jarjatte the next day via the Col Charnier and Lac du Lauzon. This route (known as "le tour des aiguilles") is a little challenging but will remain a great memory.

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tabor3848

10 Oct 2016 at 08:32 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hike to the Col des Aiguilles on a cold, foggy Sunday, so we turned back at the pass.
The ascent took just under two hours and the descent took 1 hour 15 minutes/30 minutes.
At the start, i.e. after the last car park, the signposting was misleading, with a white/red GR cross suggesting that you should not take the path on the left, whereas further up this path there is white/red signposting!

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nprompt

04 Jul 2016 at 20:09 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike at the foot of the Aiguilles de Lus. Well-marked trail with no technical difficulties. Magnificent views.

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Virginie13

19 Jun 2015 at 11:55 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

To start with, I would simply add that you need to take the path through the forest that runs parallel to the ski lifts. You can't miss it!

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