A remarkable lookout perched at an altitude of almost 3,000m in the heart of the Partias Reserve, this hike offers incomparable views of the Écrins massif and unique vistas of the Vallouise and Durance valleys.
Park in the parking lot just beyond the hamlet of Les Combes.
Follow the dirt track to the barrier marking the entrance to the Partias Regional Nature Reserve. A descriptive sign explains the regulations in force and the specific features of this reserve.
Cross the barrier and continue straight into the heart of the Partias on a wide path for around 600 metres.
At the fork in the road, take the left-hand path towards Col de la Trancoulette (signposted). The path climbs up through the forest below Rocher Jaune, up a valley and then begins a short, steady climb to the pass.
At the pass, take the right-hand path (signposted Cime de la Condamine). The path crosses the vast "Clot des Amandiers" mountain pasture and skirts two small lakes until it reaches the "Peyre du Feu" area. The path is partially marked in places, follow the cairns to the Col de Vallouise.
At the Col de Vallouise, take the well-marked path to the right, which climbs up the mountain. The path then winds a little steeper through the rocky bars, with two tricky passages in the escarpments, before reaching the large dome of the Cime de la Condamine. The return journey takes the same route.
(Alternatively, you can continue via the Crête de Coste Groselière and then descend via the Col de la Pisse and Fond de Closis/Vallon des Partias).
Two slightly technical passages in the rocky bar above the Col de Vallouise.
To preserve this area, Reserve staff are responsible for enforcing the regulations and advising all users.
Savoir Vivre en Réserve :
- Stay on the trails
- Dogs must be kept on a leash
- Picking plants and flowers prohibited
- Bring your own garbage
- Camping and fires prohibited, bivouacs authorized
- Motorized traffic prohibited
- Respect the tranquillity of the site
Follow the dirt track to the barrier marking the entrance to the Partias Regional Nature Reserve. A descriptive sign explains the regulations in force and the specific features of this reserve.
Cross the barrier and continue straight into the heart of the Partias on a wide path for around 600 metres.
At the fork in the road, take the left-hand path towards Col de la Trancoulette (signposted). The path climbs up through the forest below Rocher Jaune, up a valley and then begins a short, steady climb to the pass.
At the pass, take the right-hand path (signposted Cime de la Condamine). The path crosses the vast "Clot des Amandiers" mountain pasture and skirts two small lakes until it reaches the "Peyre du Feu" area. The path is partially marked in places, follow the cairns to the Col de Vallouise.
At the Col de Vallouise, take the well-marked path to the right, which climbs up the mountain. The path then winds a little steeper through the rocky bars, with two tricky passages in the escarpments, before reaching the large dome of the Cime de la Condamine. The return journey takes the same route.
(Alternatively, you can continue via the Crête de Coste Groselière and then descend via the Col de la Pisse and Fond de Closis/Vallon des Partias).
Two slightly technical passages in the rocky bar above the Col de Vallouise.
To preserve this area, Reserve staff are responsible for enforcing the regulations and advising all users.
Savoir Vivre en Réserve :
- Stay on the trails
- Dogs must be kept on a leash
- Picking plants and flowers prohibited
- Bring your own garbage
- Camping and fires prohibited, bivouacs authorized
- Motorized traffic prohibited
- Respect the tranquillity of the site
Plain text period
From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Walkers/hikers
- Level black - very hard
Environment
Environment
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Panoramic view
