From La Montagne to Pontis
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MediumDifficulty
5. From La Montagne to Pontis
Medium5h
Duration20,8km
Distance+755m
Positive Elevation-1176m
Negative ElevationStage
Course typeNetwork
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Pass the Ferme de Thétys and descend through the undergrowth, taking in the view of the Aiguilles de Chabrières. Discover the history and architecture of Boscodon Abbey
Take a break at the Fontaine des Miracles picnic area before heading back to Pontis.
An unforgettable horse ride in the heart of nature!
Take a break at the Fontaine des Miracles picnic area before heading back to Pontis.
An unforgettable horse ride in the heart of nature!
Description
- Continue on the GRP and, at Thozans (fountain), turn right and descend the first stony, damp path on the left for a series of shortcuts to Marlès, passing by La Ferme de Thétys (rocky) and skirting some old restored buildings.
- At Marlès, continue left, staying on the GRP. The road becomes a track (damp, with a passage near some potholes: danger!) and then a path boasting beautiful views of the Aiguilles de Chabrières. Then both incline and scenery change as you descend steeply into a pine forest.
Once on the road, descend to the right, cross the bridge over the Boscodon stream until you reach Boscodon Abbey. - Ascend towards Grand Clot on a gradually ascending forest track (off GR, GRP, PR).
- just before the Grand Clot car park, join the GRP and continue on the track for a short time before taking a right fork onto a grassy track (GRP, great views of Embrun, Savines, the bridge and the lake). Next, the path narrows and descends steeply through undergrowth with a few tight switchbacks and some stony slabs (!) until you reach a picnic area with a table, benches, tree, grass and a stream.
- Join the track (GRP) that leads back up to Pierre Arnoux: its lookout is well worth the detour (horses not allowed; leave them at the gate). Then continue on the forest track (GRP, with forestry information panels) towards Fontaine des Miracles, a picnic area and even a bivouac (hut, fountain, fire pit).
Continue and cross the 04-05 "border". - At Chastel, leave the GRP, pass the Serre Durian fountain and reach Pontis by the road on the left.
- Departure : Gîte de la Draye
- Arrival : Pontis
- Towns crossed : Crots, Savines-le-Lac, and Pontis
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
Equip yourself with an IGN Top 25 map and the digital route;
Well-trained horses (gradients, variable terrain, duration, changing climate);
Inquire before taking a shortcut;
Doable from mid-May to mid-October.
Well-trained horses (gradients, variable terrain, duration, changing climate);
Inquire before taking a shortcut;
Doable from mid-May to mid-October.
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".
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Information desks
Tourist office Chorges
Grand rue, 05230 Chorges
October to may : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 12.30 & 13.30 - 17.00.
April, may, june & september : Monday to Saturday, 9.00 - 12.30 & 14.30 - 18.00
July and August : Monday to Saturday, 9:00 – 12.30 & 14.30 – 19.00 Sunday 9.30 – 12.30
Closed on Thursdays outside French holidays’ periods
Closed on French national holidays, except 14th of July and 15th of August
Source
CDTE des Hautes-Alpeshttps://cdte05.ffe.com
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