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Departure from the Col de Furfande, at an altitude of 2,500 metres, which can be reached via a long, steep forest track from the village of Arvieux at 1,500 metres (signposted in the village). A normal car can make it to the end slowly, an SUV or 4x4 without any problems, but a low-slung car is impossible (it is better to park lower down, at "Gué", but the hike will be about 6 km longer with a 300 m elevation gain).
You can do the hike in either direction, but the right/west route (towards Les Granges de Furfande) offers more beautiful views and, above all, ends at the Refuge de Furfande at the end of the hike (where you can eat if you set off in the morning, or have a drink).
(S/E) From the pass, follow the path downhill towards the south.
(1) At the three-way junction, take the right-hand path towards Les Granges de Furfande (GR® 541) and continue to this hamlet. It is impossible to get lost, as there is only one path to the "village".
(2) Cross the "village" of Granges de Furfande, continuing straight ahead (towards the Col du Lauzet).
(3) Further down in the valley, leave the path that goes right towards the Col du Lauzet (GR®541) and turn left towards Les Chalets de Furfande. Follow this path southwards, then north-eastwards.
(4) Descend to Les Chalets, still on the single path, with a short return trip possible to Lac du Lauzon (emerald colour) in May and June, as the lake disappears afterwards.
(5) Continue up the single trail towards Col de la Lauze and arrive at the viewpoint overlooking the Guil valley 1,200 m below.
(6) Continue north-east and come out at Col de la Lauze.
(7) Turn left (north-west) towards the Refuge de Furfande (do not head towards Queyron).
(8) Stop or leave the refuge on your left and head north towards the Col de Furfande, passing 3-4 chalets (there are many marmots here). The end is the steepest part of the hike. Aim for the cross at the top, symbolising the Col de Furfande.
(1) Turn right to find the pass (S/E).
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