Fort de la Grande Maye

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Elevation : 1240m
Impasse de l'Orée du bois, Centre Montagne, 05100 Villar-Saint-Pancrace

Description

This hike offers a fascinating panorama on arrival between the viewpoint and the fort. From the heights, you can see the Ecrins massif, Italy, the Queyras and the Lausette fort.
It's a beautiful hike leading to a fort built for defensive purposes after France's defeat by Prussia. From the parking lot at the children's home, head towards the Croix de Bretagne fort, first passing the Four à Chaux and then the wide forest track winding up to the fort. Once you reach the first fort, the track becomes narrower. Continue towards the old Grande Maye fort and the hamlet of Pied Sec until you reach an intersection. At this intersection, turn left and take the last part of the route. Return along the same route to the Croix de Bretagne fort, then fork right, skirting the fortifications, before descending through the Godichon woods and returning to the starting point.
Plain text period
From 15/05 to 11/11 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Services

Animals accepted

Accessibility

Not accessible in a wheelchair

Accepted customers

  • Level red – hard

Environment

  • In the country
Updated on 14 April 2026 at 14:19
by Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard
(Offer identifier : 6667363)
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