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The tour of the Rocher Baron (trail route no. 4)

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Trail route in Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières
22.9 km

  • A trail leading to the plateau of the Rocher Baron where an unrivalled view over one of the main climbing sites in the Pays de Écrins awaits you.&nbsp

  • Starting from the campsite, head towards the hamlet of Le Villaret and go through it. 

    After the hamlet, take the path on the left which leads to the plateau of the Rocher Baron.
    At the intersection at the Rocher Baron, fork right to start the descent through stony terrain. 
    When you come to the Ressourcerie la Miraille reclamation and repurposing centre, skirt around it. At the give-way sign, head left towards the D36C. Then cross the bridge and at the roundabout head towards Le Villaret....
    Starting from the campsite, head towards the hamlet of Le Villaret and go through it. 

    After the hamlet, take the path on the left which leads to the plateau of the Rocher Baron.
    At the intersection at the Rocher Baron, fork right to start the descent through stony terrain. 
    When you come to the Ressourcerie la Miraille reclamation and repurposing centre, skirt around it. At the give-way sign, head left towards the D36C. Then cross the bridge and at the roundabout head towards Le Villaret. Carry on along the D36 until you come to the hamlet of Le Villaret, then head back to the campsite following your outward route in reverse.

    Easy
  • Departure
    Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières
  • Difference in height
    831.633 m
  • Departure : Camping de l’Iscle de Prelles, Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières.
    Arrival : Camping de l’Iscle de Prelles, Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières.
    Road access : 10 km from L'Argentière-La Bessée, take the N94..
    Public transport : Public transport >> www.pacamobilite.fr
    Consider car-sharing >> www.blablacar.fr
    For more information, ask at the Tourist Information Office nearest to the trail starting point. .
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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832 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1612 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1153 m
  • Total positive elevation : 832 m
  • Total negative elevation : -595 m
  • Max positive elevation : 215 m
  • Min positive elevation : -225 m