An exposed hike above la Bérarde, with extensive views over the Ecrins summits and La Meije.
About : Sous la Grande Aiguille de la Bérarde
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Starting point: La Bérarde
Height gain: 805 m
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Distance: 2.5 km
Level: Difficult
ROUTE
Starting from the car park just below the hamlet of La Bérarde, cross over the stream using the footbridge at the entrance to the car park and turn right towards Les Etages and then left onto the path that climbs up towards the woods. The switchbacks become tighter as you approach rocky outcrops and scree.
EXTRA INFO
Take care as this path is very exposed.
En bref
2 h 30
J+ : 805 m
2.5 km
Level black - very hard
Map and GPX marking
Sous la Grande Aiguille de la Bérarde
Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans - La Bérarde
Opening
From 01/06 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.