WELCOMING
Meeting at 7pm at Briançon SNCF train station, then transfer to Monêtier-les-Bains.
Debrief with your guide, night and breakfast at the cottage «le Flourou». If you arrive earlier, you can enjoy the «big baths» of Mônetier, located just opposite the cottage.

MONETIER - EYCHAUDA LAKE - PELVOUX
Departure from the Guisane valley for Pelvoux. Departing from Monêtier-les-Bains, a large morning climb in the Tobacco valley to reach the steep Grangettes pass (2684m). View of Lake Eychauda, frozen late in the season. Descent into the beautiful Eychauda valley to reach the Chambran valley. Transfer to Pelvoux.
Night in gite.
7h00 walk/ Altitude difference +1100m -800m

BETWEEN AYGUES - COL DE L'AUP SAINT MARTIN - PRÉ DE LA CHAUMETTE
Morning transfer in the Onde valley to Entre le Aigues. Long ascent in the gently sloping valley. Once out in the Alpine pastures, you can see at the bottom the pass behind several rocky locks that you climb for a long time. The final climb is a little steeper, in the black schists, a rather austere atmosphere that spices up the end of the climb. Pass of the Col de l'Aup Martin (2761m) then the Pas de la Cavale. Fast descent on the Refuge du Pré de la Chaumette.
Overnight and dinner at the refuge without the luggage.
7.30 hours walk / altitude difference: +935m -750m

CHAUMETTE MEADOW - VALLONPIERRE PASS - VALGAUDEMAR
Departure of the refuge for the «famous 3 collas». Most of the day will be spent climbing three successive passes: the Valletta Pass (2668m), the Gouiran Pass, a little below, with its small lakes. The last, the Col de Vallonpierre (2607m) dominates the refuge and the lake of the same name. Descent to the Severaisse valley then transfer a few minutes to the beautiful village of the chapel in Valgaudemar.
Night and dinner in gîte or refuge with luggage.
8h00 walk/ Altitude difference: +1050m -1200m

LA CHAPELLE EN VALGAUDEMAR - COL DES CLOCHETTES - REFUGE DES SOUFFLES
From the Chapel, the trail climbs tirelessly, even if some waterfalls adorn the climb. All these efforts are rewarded by the view that widens along the climb to the south on the Old Chaillol massif (3163m). Crossing to the Col des Colombes (2423 m) and Lake Lautier, then descent in balcony to reach the Col des Clochettes and finally the refuge des Souffles.
Night and dinner at the refuge without the luggage.
6h30 walk/ Altitude difference: +1300m - 450m

REFUGE DES SOUFFLES - COL DE VAURZE - THE VALJOUFFREY DESERT
At the departure of the refuge, climb to the mountainside towards the Vaurze pass. It is under the singing of beautiful waterfalls that we will appreciate the last magnificent panoramas on the southern part of the Ecrins. Pass of the Col de Vaurze (2500 m), then in this very mineral environment, descent on the Valjouffrey Desert.
Night and dinner in lodging with luggage.
5.30am walk / Altitude difference: +610 m -1295m

VALJOUFFREY DESERT - BELLE HILL PASS - VALSENESTRE
Departure from this beautiful little village whose former school was converted into a refuge to go up the valley of the Leash towards the Col de Cote Belle (2220m). In these alpine pastures, an impressive flora, we will dwell on an impressive geological curiosity called here the Giant Organs. Descent in the nature reserve of the Haute Vallée du Béranger to the cottage of Valsenestre.
Night and dinner in lodging with luggage.
6 hours walk/ Altitude difference: +1050m -995m

VALSENESTRE - COL DE LA MUZELLE - VENOSC
Departure from the small village of Valbonnais to reach one of the most prestigious passages of the GR54: The Col de la Muzelle (2613 m). In this alpine valley, you will undoubtedly cross sheep herds that graze peacefully The descent on the lake and the refuge of the Muzelle will be done quickly and the terrace overlooking the lake will be conducive to a break. Descent by the torrent to Bourg d'Arud in the middle of several waterfalls. Transfer (30 mn) to Besse, above Lake Chambon for the final section!
Night and dinner in lodging with luggage.
6.30 hours walk/ Altitude difference: +1295 m; -1630 m

BESSE - PLATEAU D'EMPARIS - VILLARD D'ARÈNE
Beautiful hike for this day from the small village of Besse in Oisans to discover the fabulous Plateau d'Emparis in the air of Mongolian steppe. Throughout your walk, stunning views of the Meije and its glaciers. The surroundings of Lake Lérié or Lake Noir will be suitable places to take a contemplative, photographic or meditative break. Descent to the Village of Chazelet to spend the night.
Night and dinner in lodging with luggage.
6.3 hours walk / Altitude difference: +1250 m; -1150 m

VILLARD D'ARÈNE - LAC GLACIAIRE D'ARSINE - MONÊTIER-LES-BAINS
From this mythical village of Villard d'Arène, via an alpine climb, reach the sources of the Romanche to the Col d'Arsine. Small detour to the amazing lake - Arsine glacier. This small ice meltwater reservoir has a milky colour due to the presence of mineral glitter suspended in the waters and coming from glacial erosion. Crossed the Reou d'Arsine then descent to the Casset, last village of Serre Chevallier.
Transfer in late afternoon on Briançon SNCF by regular shuttle.
6 hours walk/ Altitude difference: +790 m; -950 m

Le programme a été établi selon les derniers éléments connus lors de sa rédaction ; des impondérables sont toujours possibles et des situations indépendantes de notre volonté peuvent en modifier le déroulement.