Le Grand Glaiza - Punta Merciantaira

A technically easy ascent through the Pierre Rouge valley to the Col du Malrif, finishing on a ridge that leads to the summit of Grand Glaiza: a mineral summit with a magical view of the Écrins, the Aiguilles d'Arves and Mont Viso.

Description

Park in the hamlet of Les Fonts de Cervières, then take the track through the hamlet.

At the intersection, turn left onto the GR58 towards the Col du Malrif. The path crosses the vast Pierre Rouge valley alongside the torrent of the same name, then crosses a scree to reach the pass.

Once at the col, follow the wide ridge on the left (cairns) which leads to the summit.

A remarkable panorama opens up over the Écrins and the Aiguilles d'Arves, as well as the Pic de Rochebrune and the Queyras Regional Nature Park.

The return journey takes the same route.

Complément accueil

This itinerary lies at the heart of the Rochebrune - Izoard - Vallée de la Cerveyrette N2000 protected site.
In order to preserve this exceptional site, it is necessary to respect certain rules:

- Stay on the paths
- Dogs must be kept on a leash
- No picking of plants or flowers
- Bring your own garbage
- Camping and fires prohibited, bivouacs authorized
- Respect the tranquillity of the site

Environnements

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Close to GR footpath
• Panoramic view

Tarifs

Free access.

Itinéraire

• Distance 15.9km
• Type d'itinéraire Aller/retour
• Dénivelé positif 1230m
• Dénivelé négatif 1230m
• Durée journalière 07h00
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Précision balisage GR markings to the pass, cairns to the summit.
• Altitude moyenne 2600m
• Altitude maximum 3293m

Période d'ouverture

From 01/06 to 31/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Langues parlées

• French

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