디뉴레뱅‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪14‬개의 산 정상

Very nice view and descent

Very nice climb to reach Mont Chiran, despite the rain it was very dry

A climb with gentle slopes.

Magnificent viewpoint over Lake Serre Poncon and the entire valley at 360°

Built in 1862, the so-called “Bas Col” battery was part of the defense system of the Southern Alps against neighboring Italy. Culminating at 2,505 meters, it monitored the Ubaye valley and the passage of the pass while serving as a relay for an optical transmission chain linking Grenoble to Toulon. The bends of the track provided for its access are so steep that at each turn it was necessary to unharness the horses, turn the hand cannons and re-harness!

This place of worship, the chapel "Saint-Michel-de-Cousson", was dedicated to the Archangel Michael. The name (coming from the Hebrew language) means “Who is like God?” He is often depicted - in paintings or as a statue - with a flaming sword, and occasionally a lance. Michael is - together with Raphael and Gabriel, occasionally Uriel is also included - one of the three or four archangels who (according to human understanding) occupy the highest rank in the heavenly hierarchy of angelic beings. Their common feast day in the saints' calendar is September 29th.

Small chapel in the middle of the route, you can take a break there

Great welcome at the refuge due to heavy squall before heading back down. A short stop turned into a slice of life lasting several hours and unusual encounters.