Tour of the Jarjatte valley

Thank you @cornet22 for reading the description carefully even if you don't use it (I do the same thing).
For point 5, from the stream, you just need to go back to point 5 to find a path on the right – now marked according to OSM Trails – but it follows the left bank and not the right – correction made on the map.

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Date of your route : Sep 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I don't use the description because I use a Garmin hiking GPS and the track, which is accurate here, but I sometimes read through the description. I noticed an inconsistency here: at point 5, it should be understood that if the stream is impassable, you must return to point 4 (not 5) and take the path that leads to La Jarjatte on the left bank of the Buech (not the right bank). Otherwise, it's a magnificent hike with an impressive view of the Dévoluy cliffs. It must be even more beautiful in the autumn colours. I recommend it.

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Date of your route : Jul 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route, well marked. Several shaded areas in the woods, which were welcome given the heat... Beautiful views, a refreshing river crossing. It's a shame that the pastoral areas prevent passage in some places (we had our dog with us). But no problems overall...

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Date of your route : Aug 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk, but much of it is through forest, with magnificent fir trees, some of which are over a hundred years old, but no view of the magnificent surroundings during this crossing.
Lake Lauzon, which is much more difficult, it must be said, offers a sublime panorama, with a hint of the Dolomites...

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Date of your route : Jul 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Several inaccuracies or errors in the description; the author seems to have problems identifying right and left!
- At point 1413 (small clearing), there is a path that descends to the right, one in the middle that ascends, and one to the left that descends, marked in yellow-green; this is the one to follow
- "(4) At the entrance to the forest, do not take the path on the right that descends into the Chaumette ravine": the path that leads to the ravine is on the left, not on the right in the direction indicated for the hike! Follow the track you came from, towards LE CHARGEOIR
- "At the crossroads (5), take the path on the right which leads directly to the stream": LE CHARGEOIR signpost at this crossroads
- "After crossing, turn right and then immediately left (6) onto a path that leads to the Cabane du Fleyard": it's the opposite! Once you have crossed the Buech, turn left for about 20 metres and take the path that climbs to the right at the signpost; the direction of Cabane du Fleyard is clearly indicated on this signpost... but on the other side
- (7): at the livestock park, the path splits in two: the left-hand path (not very well marked, but visible again a little further down from the park) is the one described in the information sheet. The right-hand path takes you via the Col de la Croix.

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Date of your route : Jun 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A small clarification regarding the route description.
The description 'After the summit at 1413, leave two paths on the right that descend towards the ski slopes, then a path that climbs' is a little misleading. There are not two paths on the right and one that climbs, but one path on the right (which descends), one path that climbs and the GR that descends to the left. Simply follow the GR.
At point (4), it is advisable not to take the path on the right that descends into the Chaumette ravine, but to continue on the forest track that leads to the edge of the Buëch and then follows it, turning left. Even if this indication is correct, this detour is really of no interest. The forest track is cluttered with felled trees and the path along the Buëch is rutted and very muddy. There are no views or anything of particular interest. In my opinion, it is better to head towards the Chaumette ravine.
In the end, this walk is classified as difficult for no apparent reason (perhaps the distance?), but it's fine once you've found the path after passing under the ski lifts and follow the GR trail carefully.
We found the walk enjoyable, with beautiful views, it's true, but having done the Lac du Lauzon and the Col du Charnier the day before, perhaps we found it less exceptional than if we hadn't known the site at all. Finally, the return to La Jarjatte by road is a bit long. On the other hand, there is an impressive myriad of flowers!

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Date of your route : Oct 08, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Please note:
after point 1: The path crosses the ski lift line and arrives at a meadow. Take the trail on the left that climbs into the Champ Tondu woods, where you will find the yellow and green markings
after point 7: cross the livestock park – keep to the left on the trail that appears on the slope of the field. You will find the yellow and green markings again. Do not enter the woods; turn right onto the path just before them.
The end of the route is not particularly exciting = tarmac road.

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Date of your route : Jul 16, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very accurate description, the GPS track was essential when crossing the ski slope to find the path a little higher up. Thank you again for this beautiful and varied hike.

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