Clapouse pastures - Authon

Second stage of the two-day trip to the Montagne des Monges.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Two days in Les Monges

Details

n°60849

Creation:
09 May 2014

Last update:
15 Apr 2021

Last review:
05 May 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 10.39 km
Average duration: 3h 45
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: No
Ascent: + 268 m
Descent: - 856 m
Highest point: 1,932 m
Lowest point: 1,130 m

Country: France
Areas: Alps, Préalpes de Digne
District: Barles (04140)
Start: N 44.269273° / E 6.202763°
End: N 44.237733° / E 6.129432°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3339ET
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Description of the walk

Departure from the bivouac in the Clapouse pastures.
(S) Head north-west across the mountain pasture to reach the clearly visible edge of the larch forest. The climb is steep and mostly off-trail.
Then join the^PR® Tour des Monges (yellow markings).

(1) At the edge of the woods, begin a long traverse that leads to the Col de la Crête du Raus.

(2) Begin the descent that leads to a clearly visible unnamed pass, which is the start of the Serriéres les Cabanes ridge. Stay on this ridge to reach the Col de la Sapie (signpost) separating this ridge from that of the Clôt des Martres.

(3) Take the path on the left to begin the descent, still following the PR^®. Cross the woods and you will come to a wide track.

(4) Turn left, join the Pélenquine track and cross the Ravin de la Bastié torrent on the Pont du Piouret bridge.

(5) Continue along the track until you reach the crossroads at the source of the Peyrouse.

(6) Rejoin the^GR®6coming from Faissal. Shortly before Authon, the^GR®6branches off to the right. Ignore it and stay on the track to reach Authon and the car park (E).

Waypoints

S : km 0 - alt. 1,718 m - Bivouac on the Claphouse pastures
1 : km 0.48 - alt. 1,825 m - Edge of the larch forest
2 : km 1.78 - alt. 1,916 m - Col de la Crête du Raus
3 : km 4.75 - alt. 1,735 m - Col de la Sapie (1774m)
4 : km 6.42 - alt. 1,390 m - Forest track
5 : km 7.1 - alt. 1,328 m - Pont du Piouret
6 : km 8.46 - alt. 1,221 m - Source: La Peyrouse
E : km 10.39 - alt. 1,130 m - Authon car park. Near the - Vançon (rivière)

Notes

This route, completed in May, included a section covered in snow. This stage, from the exit of the larch forest to the Raus ridge, was mainly on snow-covered ground. Although the snow made walking easy, in places the steep slope can be very dangerous if the snow is frozen. Therefore, please exercise caution when planning this hike.

Worth a visit

Digne and its museums.
Geological sites.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5

Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5

Route interest
5 / 5

SOLIGNAC

05 May 2025 at 09:18 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Still quite a lot of snow.
A superb hike, continuing on after camping at La Clapouze.
Thanks

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frantsouz

09 Aug 2022 at 10:27 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I mapped out this route with my 11-year-old son. For a first experience in the Alps, it's a route I would recommend.
For your information, we came across a couple on horseback, and the entire route seems feasible.
The only downside is that there are too many forest paths.
A small correction if I may: I followed the route on Garmin Fenix 6X Pro, and although the route is generally accurate, the waypoints are too far apart, which makes it imprecise in the details.
I can send you my GPX track to help improve the accuracy of the route if you like.

11.54KM D+291m D-938m

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frolo

12 Feb 2019 at 18:45 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Magnificent hike, tough climb up to the larch trees after camping down below near the stream...

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cicnic

06 Sep 2016 at 18:18 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

thank you for your detailed description. The return journey after a pleasant campsite is truly beautiful, with stunning views of the Alps and a pleasant trail along the ridge. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

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