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Lus-la-Croix-Haute walks
La Caire - Vallon de la Toussière
Visorando Member
2.90 mi
+1,027 ft
-1,014 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Family hike in the Toussière valley, now uninhabited but still bearing traces of the past with the ruins of a Templar commandery. During May and June, this is a pleasant hike to enjoy the mountain flora. View of the foothills of Oisans and Dévoluy.
Between Vercors and Trièves, Pointe Feuillette
7.94 mi
+2,671 ft
-2,687 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
This beautiful circuit, located on the border of the Drôme, Isère and Hautes-Alpes departments, covers the eastern part of the Lus-la-Croix-Haute area.
After a sub-horizontal crossing at the foot of the mountain, the trail climbs through the forest before ascending the mountain pastures to Pointe Feuillette. From passes to ridges, walkers are treated to exceptional panoramic views of the Alps.
The return route follows a wide ravine that leads to the Tranchemule stream and then to the Amayères Gorges.
Les Amayères - La Jarjatte
8.55 mi
+2,805 ft
-2,762 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Discover a beautiful peak on the border between Trièves and Le Dévoluy, Pointe Feuillette.
The Jajène Mountain
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.92 mi
+2,208 ft
-2,195 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
This hike, which is not particularly difficult, offers breathtaking views of the Dévoluy mountain range: the Grande Tête de l'Obiou, the Tête de l'Aupet, the Grand Ferrand, the Rocher Rond, the Roc and the Tête de Garnesier, with Bure in the background.
To the west, Toussière and Jocou, with the Trois Becs in the distance.
Further north, Le Rognon and the summit of L'Aup.
In the background, the Vercors mountain range.
And many other peaks that I'll leave you to guess.
Col de Tournerond: A circular panorama starting from Les Amayères
5.31 mi
+1,627 ft
-1,640 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
A hike starting from one of the hamlets of Lus-la-Crois-Haute (Les Amayères) that alternates between meadows, forests, balcony crossings and mountain pastures. A fairly short route with an elevation gain of only 480 m, but offering magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains (Jocou, Rognon, Jagène, Pointe Feuillette, etc.).
The Barraquier ridge
3.95 mi
+1,273 ft
-1,266 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy walk with a superb view of the Buech Valley and the surrounding mountains.
La Jarjatte - Lachaup
8.40 mi
+3,140 ft
-2,434 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
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.
Lus-la-Jarjatte - Le pré de la Lèbre
Local authority2.50 mi
+817 ft
-817 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Starting from the ski resort of Lus, this route takes you through wild areas of beech and fir woodland and open spaces offering views of the Aiguilles de Lus (2,161m) or the Tête de Vachères (2,402m). A slight climb classifies this hike as moderate, but there are generally no technical difficulties to note; do take care, however, depending on weather conditions.
Tour of the Jarjatte valley
9.03 mi
+2,612 ft
-2,612 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
A medium-altitude hike, first on a cool, wooded north-facing slope, then on a south-facing slope through pastures.Please note that the Buëch ford may be impassable if the water is too high.
The Col des Prêtres from the Col de Grimone
2.80 mi
+922 ft
-919 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Glandage (Drôme)
A pleasant and easy circular hike from the Col de Grimone (1,138 m). Views of the Drôme peaks.
In early summer, the circuit offers the chance to see many beautiful flowers.
This hike is accessible to people who are prone to vertigo, allowing them to enjoy hiking in the mountains.
Circular route via the Col des Prêtres and Col de Lus
4.73 mi
+1,755 ft
-1,749 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Glandage (Drôme)
A lovely hike, a variation on the Col des Prêtres route, mainly following a single track. Suitable for little legs that are still fairly fit.
The Quigouret loop from Vaunières
5.21 mi
+2,264 ft
-2,234 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful, challenging loop! The trail passes through alpine pastures and beautifully flowered forests. The view from the summit is stunning, despite the modest altitude (1,686 m). Vaunières is a small village undergoing restoration thanks to young volunteers from all over the world.
Crossing the Ranc de Mianoux
6.94 mi
+2,552 ft
-2,536 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne (Hautes-Alpes)
A unique circular hike around the Ranc de Mianou via its southern slope and a trail not shown on IGN maps.
What's more, it offers magnificent views and landscapes throughout the route, from the long ridge between La Penne to the westernmost point of Ranc de Mianoux.
The entire route is covered in a circular manner.
Col de Guillotier and Col du Pendu from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne
6.77 mi
+1,716 ft
-1,696 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne (Hautes-Alpes)
A short hike in Beauchêne through boxwood and beech woods under the Ranc de Mianoux towards the old Chartreuse de Durbon.
The Piarards loop via Baumugne, starting from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne
5.23 mi
+1,234 ft
-1,234 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route starting from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne, mainly on the GRP® Tour du Buëch Variant, around the small summit of Piarards which overlooks the Grand Buëch valley. After a gradual climb through the Durbon forest, the return route passes through the Col de la Bécha to descend to the hamlet of Baumugne, made famous by Jean Giono's novel "Un de Baumugnes".
Vaunières from Saint-Julien, returning via Montama (GRP® Tour du Buëch)
10.21 mi
+1,942 ft
-1,936 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne (Hautes-Alpes)
A circular route starting from Saint-Julien-en-Beauchêne, following the GRP® Tour du Buëch and the GR®94 to reach the charming hamlet of Vaunières, passing through peaceful landscapes and offering beautiful mid-mountain panoramas.
Please note! As the path between Fontarasse and the Chemin de Vaunières is closed, you must take the small tarmac road ‘Chemin de Vaunières’ rather than the Fontarasse path.
Grimone – Sucettes de Borne – Jiboui circular loop
12.28 mi
+3,238 ft
-3,241 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Glandage (Drôme)
A superb circular route in the isolated enclave of south-eastern Vercors, on the border between Drôme and Isère. The route combines the geological interest of the Sucettes de Borne, the flowers and wide open spaces of the Jiboui mountain pastures, and a long stretch along grassy ridges with extraordinary panoramic views.
Têtes de Vallon Pierra and Lauzon via Lac du Lauzon
8.60 mi
+4,498 ft
-4,501 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Starting from the legendary Jarjatte valley, this hike takes you to the rocky landscape of the Tête du Vallon Pierra via the Tête and Lac du Lauzon, nestled in its green setting, which is undergoing eutrophication. The landscapes criss-crossed by chamois and griffon vultures and the views are breathtaking.
A small part of the route is off-trail, but on obvious terrain, and the only real difficulty is the elevation gain of over 1,000 metres.
Grand Ferrand from La Jarjatte
8.70 mi
+5,154 ft
-5,154 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Circular route from the bottom of the Jarjatte valley to the summit of the Grand Ferrand via Lac du Lauzon
The Lac du Lauzon
5.29 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,717 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
A magnificent walk, although the slopes are sometimes quite steep on both the ascent and descent. The landscapes and flora are remarkable.
Lac du Lauzon and Col de Charnier
5.92 mi
+3,114 ft
-3,114 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Beautiful wild hike in the Jarjatte valley to Lac de Lauzon and the Col de Charnier for views to the south. Return via the Col des Aurias.
The mountain pastures of Vallon du Fleyrard starting from La Jarjatte.
4.37 mi
+1,302 ft
-1,312 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
Balcony hike on the transhumance mountain pastures at the bottom of the Jarjatte valley, cul-de-sac and sources of the Buëch.
Beautiful panoramic views.
Access: from Luz la Croix Haute, go to the end of the Jarjatte road.
Rocher Rond via the Col de Charnier
7.95 mi
+4,560 ft
-4,544 ft
7 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Lus-la-Croix-Haute (Drôme)
A magnificent circular route around the Cirque du Fleyrard, passing by the Tête de Plate Longue and the highest peak in the Vercors Natural Park, the Rocher Rond, 2453m.
From the Col de Charnier, the route is completely off-trail, with herds of chamois being the main encounters. A short 3c climbing section with a slight overhang, sharp ridges and exposed slopes on very steep scree justify the level of difficulty.
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