This easy hike is perfect for close-up views of two of the major Oisans summits, the Meije and the Barre des Ecrins, as well as exploring varied high mountain scenery, including moraines, meadows and glaciers.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Starting point: La Bérarde
Elevation gain: 522 m
Total duration: 2 hours
Distance: 6.1 km
Level: Easy
ROUTE
Starting from La Bérarde, park just below the village and walk up the pedestrian path ("La Calade") to the Maison de la Montagne.
The start point is opposite the Maison de la Montagne, following signs to the Refuge du Chatelleret.
EXTRA INFO
The path quickly climbs above the village, offering extensive views over the Vallon de la Pilatte. Once on the flatter ground of Les Etançons, the Vallon de Bonnepierre can be seen with its long moraine and at the end, the majestic west face of the Ecrins rears its head. The path continues along the left-hand bank of the Etançons and crosses over the Deux Soeurs waterfall. The valley then goes round a bend known as the "Grande Ruine" on account of the landslide that forms the bend. This is where the imposing south face of the Meije makes an appearance, majestic with its Glacier Carré and Grand Pic, with the Refuge du Chatelleret nestling at the foot.
Higher up, clinging to the rock face, the Refuge du Promontoire can be seen.
5.9 km
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max. 2216 m
min. 1706 m
522 m
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Styles : HikingMountainTerroir Public : Family |
Remonter dans le hameau via la calade jusqu'à la Maison de la Montagne.
L'Office de Tourisme et le Bureau des Guides vous accueillent au sein de la Maison de la Montagne.
Vous apercevez les Ecrins et l'énorme moraine du Vallon de Bonnepierre.
Vue magnifique sur l'imposante face Sud de la Meije. Vous apercevez le refuge du Promontoire. Il est possible de poursuivre. N'hésitez pas à vous renseigner auprès des gardiens.
A 4-day star trek around the famous hamlet of La Bérarde, nicknamed the "Mecca of mountaineering", in the heart of the Ecrins National Park. This tour is aimed at good walkers.Description Day 1 : La Bérarde - Vallon des Étançons (via Plaret Gény) 730m D+ / 3h30 walk / 7 km. Night at the Châtelleret Refuge. 2nd day : Le Châtelleret - La Bérarde - Temple Écrins 700m D+ / 4h30 walk / 12 km. Night at the Temple Écrins Refuge, fully renovated since 2018. Day 3: Temple Écrins - Chardon valley - Le Carrelet 700m D+ / 3h30 walk / 7 km. Night at the Carrelet refuge. OPTION AVAILABLE: DISCOVERY OF ALPINE (half day guided tour from the Temple Ecrins hut to the Col de la Temple) 4th day : Le Carrelet - Vallon des Etages - La Bérarde 640m D+ / 3h walk / 9 km
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A 5 day star trek around the famous hamlet of La Bérarde, at the bottom of the Vénéon valley, in the heart of the Écrins National Park. This tour is for good walkers.Description 1st day : La Bérarde - Vallon des Étançons (via Plaret Gény) 730m D+ / 3h30 walk / 7 km. Night at the Châtelleret Refuge. 2nd day : Le Châtelleret - La Bérarde - Temple Écrins 700m D+ / 4h30 walk / 12 km. Night at the Temple Écrins Refuge, fully renovated since 2018. Day 3: Temple Écrins - Chardon valley - La Bérarde 700m D+ / 3h30 walk / 7 km. Night at the Auberge de la Meije or the Chalet Alpin Français. OPTION AVAILABLE : DISCOVERING ALPINE (half day guided tour from the Temple Ecrins hut to the Col de la Temple) 4th day : La Bérarde - Soreiller cirque 1150m D+ / 4h45 walk / 8 km. Night at the Soreiller refuge. (Possibility to shorten this stage by taking your car from La Bérarde to the hamlet of Les Etages) 5th day : Le Soreiller - Les Etages or La Bérarde 150m D+ / 3H walk / 7 km. Return to your starting point. If you wish to continue your day's hiking, a walk in the Etages valley is proposed: 320m D+ / 3h walk / 10 km. Translated with www.deepl.com/translator (free version)
A 3-day star trek around the famous hamlet of La Bérarde, nicknamed the "Mecca of mountaineering", in the heart of the Ecrins National Park. This tour is aimed at average walkers.Description Day 1 : La Bérarde - Vallon des Étançons (via Plaret Gény) 730m D+ / 3h30 walk / 7 km. Night at the Châtelleret Refuge. 2nd day : Le Châtelleret - La Bérarde - Temple Écrins 700m D+ / 4h30 walk / 12 km. Night at the Temple Écrins Refuge, fully renovated Day 3: Temple Écrins - Vallon du Chardon - La Bérarde 100m D+ / 3h30 walk / 10 km
Inside the Ecrins National Park, so no dogs allowed (even on a lead).
Phone : 04 76 80 50 01
Email : info-berarde@oisans.com
Website :
www.oisans.com/stations-et-villages/saint-christophe-oisans-berarde/
rando.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/903480-le-refuge-du-chatelleret
From 15/05 to 31/10.
Oisans Tourisme - 29/03/2023
www.oisans.com
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