Fort de la Grande Maye

This hike offers a fascinating panorama on arrival between the viewpoint and the fort.
From the heights, you can see the Ecrins massif, Italy, the Queyras and the Lausette fort.

Description

It's a beautiful hike leading to a fort built for defensive purposes after France's defeat by Prussia.

From the parking lot at the children's home, head towards the Croix de Bretagne fort, first passing the Four à Chaux and then the wide forest track winding up to the fort.

Once you reach the first fort, the track becomes narrower. Continue towards the old Grande Maye fort and the hamlet of Pied Sec until you reach an intersection. At this intersection, turn left and take the last part of the route.

Return along the same route to the Croix de Bretagne fort, then fork right, skirting the fortifications, before descending through the Godichon woods and returning to the starting point.

Environnements

• In the country

Tarifs

Free access.

Itinéraire

• Distance 21km
• Type d'itinéraire BOUCLE
• Dénivelé positif 1100m
• Dénivelé négatif 1100m
• Durée journalière 06h00
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Nature du terrain Rock, Stone, Ground, Grit, Not suitable for strollers

Période d'ouverture

From 15/05 to 11/11 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Langues parlées

• French

Tourisme adapté

• Not accessible in a wheelchair

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui