4-day tour of the Plateau d'Emparis from Mizoën
Mizoën
4-day tour of the Plateau d'Emparis from Mizoën
Hard
Difficulty4j
Duration43,7km
Distance+2642m
Positive Elevation-2641m
Negative ElevationMulti-day trekking
Course typeNetwork
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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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
Rue Principale, 38142 Besse en Oisans
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/
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.
Source
Parc national des Ecrinshttps://www.ecrins-parcnational.fr
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