La Cime de la Condamine

A remarkable lookout perched at an altitude of almost 3,000m in the heart of the Partias Reserve, this hike offers incomparable views of the Écrins massif and unique vistas of the Vallouise and Durance valleys.

Description

Park in the parking lot just beyond the hamlet of Les Combes.

Follow the dirt track to the barrier marking the entrance to the Partias Regional Nature Reserve. A descriptive sign explains the regulations in force and the specific features of this reserve.

Cross the barrier and continue straight into the heart of the Partias via a wide path for around 600 meters.

At the fork, take the left-hand path towards Col de la Trancoulette (signposted). The path climbs up through the forest below Rocher Jaune, up a valley and then begins a short, steady ascent to the pass.

At the pass, take the right-hand path (signposted Cime de la Condamine). The path crosses the vast "Clot des Amandiers" mountain pasture and skirts two small lakes until it reaches the "Peyre du Feu" area. The path is partially marked in places, follow the cairns to the Col de Vallouise.

At the Col de Vallouise, take the right-hand path, which is well-marked and rises into the mountain. The path then winds a little steeper through the rocky bars, with two tricky passages in the escarpments, before reaching the large dome of the Cime de la Condamine. The return journey takes the same route.

Alternatively, you can continue via the Crête de Coste Groselière and then descend via the Col de la Pisse and Fond de Closis/Vallon des Partias.

Complément accueil

Two slightly technical passages in the rocky bar above the Col de Vallouise.

To preserve this area, Reserve staff are responsible for enforcing the regulations and advising all users.

Savoir Vivre en Réserve :

- Stay on the trails
- Dogs must be kept on a leash
- Picking plants and flowers prohibited
- Bring your own garbage
- Camping and fires prohibited, bivouacs authorized
- Motorized traffic prohibited
- Respect the tranquillity of the site

Tarifs

Free access.

Itinéraire

• Distance 12km
• Type d'itinéraire Aller/retour
• Dénivelé positif 1100m
• Dénivelé négatif 1100m
• Durée journalière 07h00
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Précision balisage Follow the signs to the Col de la Trancoulette, then follow the cairns and old stone markings to the summit. A map is available at the entrance to the reserve.
• Passage délicat Two slightly technical passages in the rocky bar above the Col de Vallouise.
• Altitude moyenne 2400m
• Altitude maximum 2940m

Période d'ouverture

From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Oui