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Pic Est de Combeynot walks
Combeynot Lake and East Peak
Visorando Member
7.44 mi
+4,908 ft
-4,908 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
The Pics du Combeynot viewpoints are two promontories offering the finest views of the Écrins and Cerces mountain ranges. Set well apart from these massifs – close enough to observe them in detail yet far enough away to avoid obstruction – they overlook the highest peaks: Pelvoux, Barre des Écrins, Meije, Galibier, Mont Blanc, Thabor, Viso…
The Pic Ouest is a few metres higher, but the view is more spectacular from the Pic Est, which is also easier to reach.
Walks near Pic Est de Combeynot
From the Col du Lautaret to the Alpe de Villard d'Arène
3.99 mi
+463 ft
-315 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage1 of the Tour du Combeynot: From the Col du Lautaret to the Alpe de Villar-d'Arêne refuge via the schistose crevasse trail overlooking the Romanche valley. Unique view of the Écrins and Meije peaks.
From Le Lauzet to the Col du Lautaret
4.19 mi
+1,325 ft
-26 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage4 of the Tour du Combeynot: from the Guisane Valley to the Col du Lautaret
From Alpe de Villard-d'Arène to Monêtier-les-Bains
9.74 mi
+1,289 ft
-3,261 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage2 of the Tour du Combeynot: From the Romanche to the Guisane Valley via the Col d'Arsine, this stage takes place at the foot of the Agneaux
Alpe de Villar d'Arêne Mountain Hut - Monêtier-les-Bains
9.66 mi
+1,266 ft
-3,271 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Villar-d'Arêne (Hautes-Alpes)
Stage9 of this route links the Refuge de l’Alpe de Villar-d’Arêne to Monêtier-les-Bains, taking a short detour to the Lac du Glacier d’Arsine, surrounded by the Pics de Chamoissière, d’Arsine, de Neige Cordier, the Pointe Cézanne and the Montagne des Agneaux. Unfortunately, the Arsine Glacier is suffering from global warming. The section starting from the pass along the Petit Tabuc stream in the valley, known as the Réou d'Arsine, is magnificent and very wild.
Lac de la Ponsonnière – Refuge des Drayères
5.88 mi
+640 ft
-1,909 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
This second, slightly easier stage takes us past four magnificent lakes: Lac des Cerces, Lac du Grand Ban, Lac Rond and Lac de la Clarée
The Crossing from Le Casset to the Col du Lautaret
11.16 mi
+3,451 ft
-1,693 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
A classic route in the upper Briançon region: reach the Col du Lautaret via Lac d’Arsine and the Crevasses Trail from the hamlet of Le Casset, north of Monetier-les-Bains.
Lac des Cerces - Lacs de la Madeleine via Pointe des Cerces
7.84 mi
+3,963 ft
-3,261 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Valloire (Savoie)
Day 2 in the Clarée Valley: ascent of Pointe des Cerces (unmarked mountain route), passage to Lac and Source de la Clarée and climb to the second bivouac at Lacs de la Madeleine (off-trail on the final section).
As with the other parts of this circular, this route is intended for experienced hikers who are accustomed to high mountains.
Du Monêtier-les-Bains au Lauzet
6.28 mi
+2,336 ft
-1,742 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
3ème étape du Tour du combeynot : découverte de la vallée de la Guisane en passant par le chemin du Roy pour arriver à l'Alpe du Lauzet
Monêtier-les-Bains - Vallouise
12.62 mi
+3,307 ft
-4,285 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Le Monêtier-les-Bains (Hautes-Alpes)
E10th stage lasting 8 hours, covering 21 km, with 1,000 m of ascent and 1,200 m of descent. A very pleasant stage with no technical difficulty, offering magnificent views of the Barre des Écrins at 4,100 m and the very impressive Pelvoux at 3,900 m.
For the more adventurous, there is the option of taking a detour to climb up to Lac de l’Eychauda by leaving theGR® 54 at the Col de l’Eychauda. The stage ends in the village of Pelvoux, which, despite the fatigue, is well worth a quick visit.
Refuge du Chardonnet - Arsine
11.94 mi
+2,608 ft
-4,436 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This third stage of the crossing of France, following the 45th parallel as closely as possible, is long and difficult but absolutely magnificent. You will discover or rediscover the two jewels that are the Écrins and Meije massifs. Most of the route is on the GR® 50 and GR® 57. The paths are well marked and well maintained.
This stage can be divided into four sections: 1) an ascent to the Col du Chardonnet; 2) the descent to Lauzet; 3) the ascent to the Col du Lautaret; 4) the descent to Arsine.