A pleasant hike on an easy and little frequented route!
From the village of Arvieux, the small road to the Col de Furfande rises before the 3rd fountain on the left. Once you've parked your car in the "randonneurs" parking lot, follow the path to the forest track, then the path on the other side of the track. Continue on this path, which climbs straight up, but soon the Fontouse hut appears in the green valley. It blends into the landscape, seemingly buried beneath a dome of stone. A perfectly bucolic spot for a picnic break. The descent begins on the other side of the Fontouse torrent through the Baracou forest. Continue along this path to the forest track you came across on the way up, and return to the parking lot.
In spring and autumn, conditions are changeable: even without snow, the trail can be icy. As a result, the reflex in the mountains is to "go out well equipped". In my bag, I slip or hang crampons and poles.
In winter, the right reflexes are: snowshoes, poles, gloves, hat, sun cream and... a survival blanket! Experience is essential, and knowing when to give up is sometimes preferable to taking risks. And if you're new to the mountains, don't hesitate to call in a professional! Before going out, I check the Météo France Montagnes and BERA bulletins (risks and avalanches).
In spring and autumn, conditions are changeable: even without snow, the trail can be icy. As a result, the reflex in the mountains is to "go out well equipped". In my bag, I slip or hang crampons and poles.
In winter, the right reflexes are: snowshoes, poles, gloves, hat, sun cream and... a survival blanket! Experience is essential, and knowing when to give up is sometimes preferable to taking risks. And if you're new to the mountains, don't hesitate to call in a professional! Before going out, I check the Météo France Montagnes and BERA bulletins (risks and avalanches).
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Open every day.Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Orange level - quite hard
