5-day gourmet tour

Description :

Day 1:
Departing from Plan du Lac, gateway to the commune of Saint Christophe en Oisans, the route takes you to an isolated mountain hamlet with its typical habitats: Lanchâtra. You'll then follow the emerald-green waters of the Vénéon torrent to spend the night at the cosy 20-bed Refuge de l'Alpe du Pin.

Double night option at Refuge de l'Alpe du Pin or double night at Gite des Arias.

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Day 2: 5h walk / D+ 710.
Head for the Mariande valley, one of the wildest in the area, where sheep graze alone... On your way you'll discover Souchey and its alpine houses, which were still used for pastoral activities until the 1950s. Overnight at the Arias gite.

OR 2nd day: 5h walk / D+ 800m .
Head for the Mariande valley with the Salud glacier lake and / or the Mariande lake. Overnight at the Alpe du Pin refuge.

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Day 3: 6h walk / D+ 1148m.
A fine climb up to Lac des Fétoules (2249m), the highest point of your route and a magnificent viewpoint over the lower Vénéon valley, before descending to cross the tumultuous waters of the Vénéon at the Pont des Rajas, built in the 17th century. Overnight at the Gîte d'Etape des Arias.

OR Day 3: 6h walk / D+ 1148m.
Head for the Lavey valley, one of the wildest in the area, where sheep graze in solitude... On your way you'll discover Souchey and its alpine houses, which were still used for pastoral activities until the 1950s. Overnight at the Arias gite.

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Day 4: 5h30 walk / D+ 1000m.
Departure from Pré Clot, via Plat de la Selle, for St Christophe with a visit to the museum.

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Day 5: 5h walk / D+ 400m.
Passage through les Près, le Miroir des Fétoules, le Puy and its old cultivation terraces and return to Plan du lac.

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Please note:

You are free to leave at the time that suits you best, as your stay is completely autonomous. The aim is to arrive before 6 p.m. at the next accommodation to make sure you're on time for the evening meal, generously prepared by your host.

Possibility of being accompanied by a mountain leader.