Maljasset - Ceillac

(S) From the lodge, walk up to the road through Maljasset, then take the pale yellow marked trail on the right and begin the ascent to the pass through the mountain pastures. After a steep climb, you will reach the^GR®5crossroads.

(1) Turn right onto the red and white marked^{GR® trail}, cross the beautiful mountain pasture before reaching the last hairpin bends that lead to Col Girardin.

(2) Begin the descent via a series of good hairpin bends to reach Lac Sainte-Anne and the chapel overlooking it.

(3) Continue straight ahead on the^GR®. At the ski lift pylons, continue on the^GR® and leave the yellow-marked trail on your left. Cross the ski slope, continue through the forest and arrive at Lac Miroir.

(4) Continue along the lake on your left. Cross the Ruisseau de la Pisse stream via the footbridge and stay on the trail (see Practical Information for details of the route). Take the last hairpin bends to reach the Mélezet car park.

(5) Continue north-west along the left bank of the Torrent du Mélezet to reach the footbridge at the campsite.

(6) Leave the footbridge on your right and continue on the GR^®. Reach the footbridge opposite the village of Ceillac. Cross it and cross the road to reach the Lodge des Baladins (E) opposite.

(Between 4 and 5) The route on the IGN map and the actual route are different. The Queyras Regional Park and the municipality of Ceillac have re-routed the trail to prevent erosion caused by the large number of hikers using it. The old trail was too close to the streams feeding the Pisse torrent. This new, particularly wide trail makes for a much easier walk.

(4 and 5) When the lakes are completely calm, the reflection of Font Sancte in their waters is splendid.
(E) See the many photos in the streets of Ceillac, which give an idea of these magnificent summer and winter landscapes.
(E) Note the church and its typical bell tower in the village.