Setting off from a mountaineering Mecca, hikers take their place amidst iconic peaks for a remarkable two-week trek in Les Écrins.
The GR®54 - Tour of L'Oisans and Les Écrins is a legendary route taking you on a circuit through the heart of the National Park, the protected area of the Massif des Écrins. On the route: iconic peaks, difficult-to-reach passes, welcoming refuges and exceptional flora and fauna await you as you start out from La Grave. An added bonus on this route? A detour via the L'Olan alpine variant leading to the heights overlooking the Valgaudemar valley, to enjoy a spectacular view.
Hard
Hard
- TipsThe best period for undertaking this tour is from late June to mid-September.
Find out about weather and snow conditions on the passes in early summer.
Some stretches, in the upper reaches of the mountains, pass through tricky terrain.
It is possible to bivouac along the route of the Tour (see the regulations for the heart of the National Park) or to overnight at campsites, hotels, gîtes or refuges.
The Stages require that you carry your own food.
Is in the midst of the park : The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.
Herd protection dogs : In mountain pastures, protection dogs are there to protect the herds from predators (wolves, etc.).When I hike I adapt my behavior by going around the herd and pausing for the dog to identify me.Find out more about the actions to adopt with the article "Protection dogs: a context and actions to adopt".Tell us about your meeting by answering this survey.
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- Level red – hard
