Tour from La Grave to the Plateau d'Emperis via the Pic du Mas de la Grave
La Grave
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Tour from La Grave to the Plateau d'Emperis via the Pic du Mas de la Grave
Medium3j
Duration40,8km
Distance+2201m
Positive Elevation-2213m
Negative ElevationMulti-day trekking
Course typeNetwork
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Throughout the trek, which runs through small villages and hamlets and is dominated by the majestic summits of Les Écrins, your every step is surrounded by beauty and awe. After a vertiginous climb up to the imposing Pic du Mas de la Grave, you are rewarded by a 360° vista of the magical Plateau d'Emparis and its lakes. Animal husbandry, nature and the high mountain environment will delight not only avid mountain heritage lovers but also those of a contemplative persuasion.
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Description
This excursion starts with a relatively short first stage inviting you to roam between villages and hamlets, to cross the Buffe valley and its alpine pastures, highly prized grazing grounds for the seasonal flock migrations. It ends at the refuge of the Pic du Mas de La Grave, standing at the foot of the peak.
The second day is dominated by the imposing presence of the Pic du Mas de La Grave (3,020m). From the valley, the climb up to the Pic is a must for experienced hikers, and offers an imposing 360° view. Then back to overnight in the refuges of Le Fay and Les Mouterres.
The last stage merges with the GRⓇ54 before running back uphill, offering hikers an unrivalled view from the Plateau d'Emparis and its two iconic lakes, Lac Nerié and Lac Noir. Here the high peaks of the massif come into view and the glaciers of Les Écrins and La Meije. This stage ends by passing through Le Chazelet and Les Fréaux, marking a return to civilisation through the Romanche valley.
The second day is dominated by the imposing presence of the Pic du Mas de La Grave (3,020m). From the valley, the climb up to the Pic is a must for experienced hikers, and offers an imposing 360° view. Then back to overnight in the refuges of Le Fay and Les Mouterres.
The last stage merges with the GRⓇ54 before running back uphill, offering hikers an unrivalled view from the Plateau d'Emparis and its two iconic lakes, Lac Nerié and Lac Noir. Here the high peaks of the massif come into view and the glaciers of Les Écrins and La Meije. This stage ends by passing through Le Chazelet and Les Fréaux, marking a return to civilisation through the Romanche valley.
- Towns crossed : La Grave, Besse, and Mizoën
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Recommandations
Herd protection dogs
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Information desks
Information center "Col du Lautaret" (summer only)
Col du Lautaret, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-bains
Under the gaze of the Meije (3983 m) and surrounded by beautiful meadows celebrated in the great names of botany, the former hospice of the Lautaret called "refuge Napoleon" houses the reception and information Park center - Projections, documentation, books of the Park. Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Free admission.
Tourist information office of La Grave
RD1091, 05320 La Grave
At the Tourist Office you will find information about hikes, accomodation, activities, events, shops and amenities.
Opening hours:
- May to mid-June: from Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to noon and from 2 pm to 5 pm.
- Mid-June to mid-July and mid-August to mid-September: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to noon and from 2 pm to 5.30 pm.
- Mid-July to mid-August: every day from 9 am to noon and from 2 pm to 5.30 pm.
Opening hours:
- May to mid-June: from Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am to noon and from 2 pm to 5 pm.
- Mid-June to mid-July and mid-August to mid-September: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to noon and from 2 pm to 5.30 pm.
- Mid-July to mid-August: every day from 9 am to noon and from 2 pm to 5.30 pm.
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
From Bourg d'Oisans, follow the D1091 until you reach La Grave.
From Briançon, follow the D1091 until you reach La Grave.
From Briançon, follow the D1091 until you reach La Grave.
More information
Source
Parc national des Ecrinshttps://www.ecrins-parcnational.fr
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