Fort du Gondran depuis Cervières

This magnificent itinerary to one of the Briançonnais' most emblematic forts, culminating at 2460 meters, reveals the region's military past.
The summit of Les Anges offers breathtaking views of the Écrins, Cerces, Italy and Queyras.

Park at the parking lot just after the Aittes wall on the left-hand side of the road.
The well-marked route follows the Chenaillet geological trail up to the ridge line and the customs hut.

The trail starts with steps from the parking lot, and the first signpost explains the route. Follow the signs for the Massif du Chanaillet / and Lac des Sarailles geological trail. The trail rises on a medium gradient through meadows, moorland and wetlands for around 1.8 km.

At the fork in the road, continue straight on towards Lac des Sarailles, winding a few switchbacks for 300 metres to reach the lake. From here, several paths and shortcuts lead to Chenaillet. To avoid damaging the site, we ask you to stay on the main path: ignore the track on the right and go around the lake and its wetland to the left to stay on the main itinerary and reach the ridge and the Douanier hut.

At the Cabane des Douaniers, continue straight on towards Lac de Sagne Enfonza.

At the fork near the lake, take the left-hand path towards the Sommet des Anges and the old Fort du Gondran. The path follows the ridge line for 1.3 km and rises one last time to the Fort.

Return by the same route.