The Tour of Dévoluy

Note:The access to the alpine pasture on the Drôme side is forbidden to dogs, even on a leash, from June 15 to October 15.

After having followed the Buech by the road, you will begin a long ascent to the Fleyrard hut. Take the opportunity to refill your water supply! From the hut, the ascent becomes steep to reach the only lake of the massif, the Lauzon, which you will bypass on the left. In front of you, between the Tête du Lauzon and Rocher Rond, the Col de Charnier, which will allow you to enter again in the Dévoluy. At the pass and depending on your physical condition, you can make a detour to another giant of the Dévoluy: Le Grand Ferrand (2 758 m).

This much less demanding stage will take you to the village of Saint Disdier, at the bottom of the valley. You can also continue your route on a balcony and reach the village of Le Collet, passing near the Mère-Eglise chapel.

Last step of your journey! From Saint Disdier before reaching the Collet, you can add a variant to your journey by reaching the Col de L’Aup which will offer you a magnificent view on the lake of Sautet and the majestic Tête de l’Obiou. Follow the GR to the Collet with the Pic de Bure in the background. You will dominate Saint Etienne, above the Gorges du Rif that you will descend to reach the parking of the via ferrata and join the village of Saint Etienne.