L'Aiguille Rouge from Roubion

This is a beautiful hike starting from the hamlet of Roubion. The path alternates between forests and clearings before arriving at an alpine pasture that gives a glimpse of the summit.

Description

From the Roubion parking lot, take the road up towards the heart of the hamlet, then turn left towards "Champ Bellet" (ski lift in winter).

Continue on the GR5-GR57, passing the forest hut and the "demoiselles coiffées", until you reach the Thures plateau. Take the GR5B-GR57 intersection to the summit of Aiguille Rouge.

For the return journey, follow the same path downhill for about 1.5 km to the junction with the GR5B-GR57, but instead of turning right, turn left onto a pretty path that descends into the forest.

Follow Bois de Saint Hippolyte/Notre Dame de Bon Rencontre. Once at the chapel, follow the Col de l'Echelle asphalt road (watch out for traffic) for about 1 km, then leave it and continue straight on at Combe Saint Martin, a wide path leading to Pont Robichet, cross it and, once you reach the asphalt road, turn left and go back down to the Roubion parking lot.

Environments

• Mountain location
• Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free of charge.

Itinerary

• Distance 15.3km
• Route type LOOP
• Elevation gain 993m
• Daily duration 00
• Signposted itinerary Yes
• Nature of the terrain Rock, Stone, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
• Maximum altitude 2548m

Spoken languages

• French

Location

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes