Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 7, 2026

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.50 km

Panoramic view of the Glacier du Tabuchet and La Meije

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This footbridge overlooks the valley of the Grave and offers a simply exceptional panorama!
Not to be missed during your stay in the village of La Grave!

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2.10 km

Col des Portes

Mountain Pass

3.04 km

View of Pic du Mas de la Grave

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15.0 km

Plateau d'Emparis

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The Emparis plateau is in the middle of a protected area. You will therefore have a good chance of encountering the rich fauna of the Écrins. It is also a …

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16.3 km

Saint-Christophe pass

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Landscapes worthy of the steppes of Mongolia, a change of scenery guaranteed in the heart of Oisans!

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17.6 km

Lake Christalin

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I heard that it was sometimes dried up but for my part in July 2024 it was still sublime (Cf the photo that I added). However, it would be a …

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18.7 km

Black Lake

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The arrival at Lac Noir is magical with the view of the Meije and Deux-Alpes glaciers! We liked the place so much that it was our choice of location for a bite to eat!

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19.4 km

Lake Lérié

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Small mountain lake on the Emparis plateau at an altitude of 2,450 m. From here we have a magnificent view of the La Meije glacier!

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25.6 km

Torrent du Gâ

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you have to cross it to start the road

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29.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

9.97 km

4.65 km

1.67 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

11.0 km

2.13 km

895 m

496 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 March

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