trail of the needles

Description

This beautiful route is part of the Trail du Galibier itinerary. You'll reach the Commendraut (altitude 2114m.) via the Devil's Bridge, then the state forest, followed by pretty balcony paths.
Duration: between 2h30 and 5h

To activate geolocation, click on the map icon.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

Departure : Valloire. 1- Go up to the hamlet of Poingt Ravier. 2- Follow the single track towards Gorges de l'Enfer and Pont du Diable. 3- Continue on the single winding through the communal forest. 4-Continue on to the hamlet of Les Verneys, passing through Beaujournal and Les Arolles. 5- Then take the balcony path up to Commendraut. 6- Descend to the hamlet of Bonnenuit, crossing the torrent des Aiguilles and the Valloirette on wooden footbridges. 7- Climb to the Chapelle Saint Gras and continue to the hamlet of Les Verneys before returning to Valloire.

Tips

Your security:
- Keep in mind that you are riding in mountain areas with sometimes technical trails, significant elevation where weather conditions can change quickly.
- Don't overestimate your abilities
- Check the local weather forecast before leaving / www.meteofrance.com / tel: 3250
- Anticipate and adapt your clothing according to the sectors traveled and provide a survival blanket, windbreaker and whistle.
- If you are going alone, leave information about your itinerary with those around you and make sure you have a charged mobile phone.
- Always provide a reserve of water.
- Stay on the marked paths.
- Be careful of electric fences.
- During hunting season (September to January) and near big game hunts, show your presence.
- Help: in case of emergency contact 112

Your environment:
- Respect private property.
- Do not light a fire.
- Keep your waste and bring it back.
- Respect fruit production and do not cross cultivated fields.
- Do not frighten the cattle.
- Close the park barriers after your visit.
- Respect the direction of the routes.
- Be careful and courteous when overtaking and crossing hikers.