4-day tour of the Plateau d'Emparis from Mizoën
Lac Lérié
Lac Lérié - © Parc national des Ecrins - Bertrand Bodin
Mizoën

4-day tour of the Plateau d'Emparis from Mizoën

Lake and glacier
Panorama
Pastoralism
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This 4-day trek takes you along the edge of the Plateau d'Emparis, a unique feature in the massif of Les Écrins, and up to the Pic du Mas de La Grave (3,020m).
From Emparis, every view is one of breathtaking beauty. Down below is the Lac du Chambon, with the majestic peaks of Les Écrins up high. The plateau offers one of the finest possible views of La Meije, Le Rateau and the glacier of La Girose. The Pic du Mas de la Grave is majestic; it is an essential destination for the experienced hikers who come to the valley.

Description

The tour starts with a short stage inviting you to explore the villages and hamlets along the way. The route rises uphill following shaley, overhanging paths, leading to the Lac du Lauvital and its discovery trail, then on to the hamlet of Les Clots, dominated by one of the most beautiful petrifying waterfalls in Isère.
The second stage first follows the banks of the mountain stream La Pisse, taking you above the famous petrifying waterfall. From here, it is a short walk to the refuges of Le Fay and Les Mouterres along a country track. The path then leads to the Plateau d'Emparis and its two iconic lakes, Lac Lerié and Lac Noir, offering a view of the glaciers of Les Écrins and La Mieje.
The third day is dominated by the imposing presence of the Pic du Mas de La Grave (3,020m). From the Buffe valley, the climb up to the Pic is a must for experienced hikers, and offers a 360° view. Then back to overnight in the refuges of Le Fay and Les Mouterres.
The last stage brings this trek to a gentle close.  The descent runs through alpine pastures, leading to Mizoën along shaley footpaths. You return to civilisation as you pass by signs of life as it was once lived, through the ruins of alpine pasture huts and hand-crafted terraces.
  • Towns crossed : Mizoën, La Grave, and Besse

Altimetric profile


Recommandations

Mountain biking is prohibited on the footpath followed by the GR50 (Order of the Mayor of Mizoën).

 Camping, fires and water sports (including swimming) are prohibited on the Emparis plateau during the summer. Dogs must be kept on a lead. Bivouacs are permitted between 7pm and 9am.
Herd protection dogs

In mountain pastures, protection dogs are there to protect the herds from predators (wolves, etc.).

When I hike I adapt my behavior by going around the herd and pausing for the dog to identify me.

Find out more about the actions to adopt with the article "Protection dogs: a context and actions to adopt".
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Information desks

Oisans Park house

Rue Gambetta, 38520 Le Bourg d'Oisans

http://www.ecrins-parcnational.fr/oisans@ecrins-parcnational.fr04 76 80 00 51


Video presentation of the natural resources of the Oisans mountain and its crafts. Information, documentation about the Park, projections, reading space for children. Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Free admission. All animations of the Park are free unless otherwise stated.

Find out more

Rue Principale, 38142 Besse en Oisans

https://besse-en-oisans.cominfo-ferrand@oisans.com04 76 80 00 85

Transport

By train, Grenoble SNCF station : www.voyages-sncf.com  

By bus : 
Bus lines in Région Sud : https://zou.maregionsud.fr/ 
Bus lines in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes : https://carsisere.auvergnerhonealpes.fr/  
Bus lines in Isère : https://www.itinisere.fr/

Access and parking

Parking :

Car park below the church of Mizoën.

More information


Source

Parc national des Ecrinshttps://www.ecrins-parcnational.fr

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