Furfande Mountain Hut – Eygliers

(S) Head north along the^GR®58, marked in red and white, above the refuge to reach the Col de Furfande.

(1) Descend to the Granges de Furfande chalets via the^GR®541, pass through them and head uphill to the right. Walk alongside Lac de la Vallette. Continue until you reach the junction of the^GR®541and its alternative route.

(2) Take this variant to the right and begin the ascent, which ends at the Col Saint-Antoine.

(3) Descend towards the Col du Lauzet.

(4) Carry on towards Lac du Lauzet and reach the lake.

(5) Stay on the^GR® and follow its red and white markings to reach the Col de Moussière via a short climb.

(6) Continue along the^GR® on a long descent that crosses several streams before reaching the Cabane du Bois Durat.

(7) Here, the^GR® follows a good forest track. Continue the descent along the Route Forestière du Bois Durat. Cross the Torrent de Sainte-Catherine and shortly afterwards you’ll reach the GR® junction^.

(8) Ignore the^GR® branching off to the right and continue along the track until you reach the car park on the Route de Gros (E).

Water available at the chalets and from streams (is it safe to drink?).

(1) You can follow the ridge above on a round trip to reach the Pic de Gazon; allow an extra 1 hour 1/4.

(5) Lac du Lauzet