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Park in the car park at La Gardiol, 2 km east of the Col de la Bataille.
(S/E) From the car park, cross the D199 with caution and pass the Resistance monument. Enter the Plateau d'Ambel site and head towards the Tête de la Dame. Reach the Vernâtre intersection.
(1) Join theGR®93(Traversée du Vercors) and turn right. Pass the Refuge d'Ambel and enter the undergrowth. Climb about 100 metres before leaving the forest to reach the Pas du Gouillat intersection.
(2) From this point onwards, there are panoramic views as far as the eye can see. Turn left and continue along the ridge path. Pass the Croix d'Ambel and continue along the ridge. After the descent towards Pas de la Garde, climb back up along the pastures and return to the Sarnats junction (altitude 1384).
(3) Ignore the path on the right and stay on the original route, following the fence.
Continue climbing to reach the Tête de la Dame (the highest point of this hike).
(4) The view is breathtaking! A wonderful 360° panorama including, for example, the Grand Veymont, the Grande Tête de l'Obiou, the Diois Valley, Omblèze, etc. Begin the descent towards the Pas de Rouisse.
(5) Leave the route on the right and follow the signs for "Les Moutons" along a ridge path.
(6) Turn left towards the Refuge de Tubanet and cross the mountain pasture without straying from the track. This leads to a forest track.
(7) Follow the track on the left and you will reach the sign for the Refuge du Tubanet.
(8) Turn left and enter the undergrowth. After a few climbs, go through a gate (don't forget to close it behind you) and descend along a path that gradually turns into a track. You will come back to the intersection at the start.
(1) Retrace your steps in the opposite direction to complete this magnificent hike (S/E).
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