Loop from Pic du Mas de La Grave to Goléon - 3-day hiking itinerary

Discover the secret valleys of the Meije region with this 3-day hut-to-hut itinerary.

Description

Whether you want to discover the activity and enjoy an extraordinary experience, or contemplate the breathtaking scenery from sunrise to sunset, this is the route for you. Over the 3 days, the positive altitude difference averages around 1000 meters, making this route accessible to most hikers. However, you'll need to be well-prepared and have the right equipment.

Day 1
La Grave > Refuge du Pic du Mas de La Grave
Walking time: 4h30
Difference in altitude: + 700m / - 221 m
Distance: 9.9 km
Alpine paths, small section of road, tracks

Day 2
Refuge du Pic du Mas de la Grave > Refuge du Goléon
Walking time: 7h00
Difference in altitude: + 1,048 m / - 525 m
Distance: 15.2 km
Alpine meadow paths, tracks, talweg crossings

Day 3
Refuge du Goléon > La Grave
Walking time: 5h15
Difference in altitude: + 229 m / - 1 230 m
Distance: 11.7 km
Mineral trail, alpine path, track, small section of road

Environnements

• Mountain location
• In a nature reserve
• Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Tarifs

Free access. Add overnight stays in refuges.

Itinéraire

• Distance 39km
• Type d'itinéraire BOUCLE
• Dénivelé positif 1980m
• Dénivelé négatif 1980m
• Durée journalière 16h45
• Durée itinérance 3 jours
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Nature du terrain Rock, Stone, Ground
• Altitude moyenne 1900m
• Altitude maximum 3020m

Période d'ouverture

From 13/06 to 19/09 daily.
Depending on hut opening times.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Langues parlées

• French

Localisation

Documents

• Loop from Pic du Mas de La Grave to Goléon - 3-day hiking itinerary_La Grave (pdf)

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui