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The Tuckett refuge
A journey through a rocky landscape in the heart of a valley, offering a glimpse of the glacial landscapes of the Ecrins.
Built in 1886 to replace a rock shelter used by the first mountaineers, the former Tuckett refuge bears witness to the pioneering era of mountaineering in Vallouise during the second half of the 19th century.
Bosse de la Momie
A challenging hike through a spectacular landscape where gigantic, jagged granite cliffs drop sheer down to a wild glacier. The lack of paths for most of the ascent helps to create an atmosphere of adventure and solitude reminiscent of expeditions in Patagonia or the Karakoram.
⚠️ It is essential to read the practical information before undertaking this extremely difficult hike.
Walks near Pré de Madame Carle
Crossing from Ailefroide to Chambran via the Cime du Paillon
An alpine hike, largely off-trail, through very wild terrain; not particularly difficult but requiring sure-footedness. You’re more likely to encounter chamois than people! Stunning views of the Pelvoux.
Setting off early means you can complete much of the ascent in the shade.
Vallouise - Pré de la Chaumette Mountain Hut
Stage11 of this route. One of the most beautiful and challenging stages of the route, featuring the Aup Martin pass at 2,700 metres and the Pas de la Cavale, the highest point ofthe GR® 54. This stage demands the utmost vigilance and experience of high-mountain hiking. The views are absolutely stunning and incredibly wild. We took the shuttle bus to avoid the 8 km of tarmac road to the car park at Entre-les-Aigues.
The Crossing from Le Casset to the Col du Lautaret
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.
Vallouise - Pré de la Chaumette Mountain Hut
The Col de l'Aup Martin and the Pas de la Cavale from the Onde Valley, leading into the Champoléon Valley.
The Aup Martin – what a pass!
Note: This route is a stage of the Tour de l'Oisans but it is very challenging, particularly in early summer when there is still snow on the Col de l'Aup Martin. For this reason, a diversion has been put in place starting from Vallouise, passing through Puy Saint-Vincent, the Col de la Pousterle and the Fournel valley. You then join the Pas de la Cavale (GR®54A).
Du Monêtier-les-Bains au Lauzet
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
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.
Alpe de Villar d'Arêne Mountain Hut - Monêtier-les-Bains
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.
From Alpe de Villard-d'Arène to Monêtier-les-Bains
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
From Le Lauzet to the Col du Lautaret
Stage4 of the Tour du Combeynot: from the Guisane Valley to the Col du Lautaret
Refuge du Pigeonnier – Chalet du Gioberney
An easy fifth stage, mainly downhill, to recover from the previous days.
The crossing of the Gioberney glacial cirque at its highest point, before descending towards the Aiguille de la Vache (a great spot for a picnic), is fantastic!