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The Font Turbat refuge

Refuge de Font Turbat
Rhodoraie dans le vallon de Font Turbat
Haute vallée de la Bonne en Amont du Désert en Valjouffrey
Credit : Bernard Nicollet - PNE

Description

This hike ascends a magnificent valley shaped by the glaciers and ends at the refuge at the North-West face of the Olan... From the car park situated at the entrance of Désert-en-Valjouffrey, cross the village taking the direction to the East. Intersect the GR 54, by crossing the stream at Laisse: on the left it gives access to the Côte Belle mountain pass and on the right to the Vaurze mountain pass. Take the wide path along the prairie and on the right bank of the Bonne which gives access to the gates of the Ecrins National Park (information signposts). Above the Cascade de la Pisse, continue on the track, which goes up always following the bottom of the valley amongst quite short vegetation which is typical in the rocks... Around the bend in the track, the summit of the Olan appears. Pass close to the Châtellerat cabin. Continue towards the Font Turbat refuge. Return using the same itinerary. 

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Difficulty
Hard
Duration
5h
Dist.
19 km
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Starting point

Lat : 44.868917Lng : 6.087347

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Departure

Le-Désert-en-Valjouffrey, Valjouffrey

Ambiance

There are many waterfalls amongst them the Ferrière cascade also called the cascade de la Pisse. Between scree and short vegetation composed of junipers, heathers, the magnificent view of the highest point of the Valbonnais territory, The Olan at an altitude of 3563 m, as well as the welcome at the refuge are the rewards for doing this hike... 

Access

From the commune of Entraigues, take the D117 until the Désert-en-Valjouffrey hamlet. 

Advised parking

At the entrance of Désert-en-Valjoufrey hamlet

Public transport

No transport service at the beginning of this hike.

Herd protection dogs

In mountain pastures, protection dogs are there to protect the herds from predators (wolves, etc.).When I hike I adapt my behavior by going around the herd and pausing for the dog to identify me.Find out more about the actions to adopt with the article "Protection dogs: a context and actions to adopt".Tell us about your meeting by answering this survey.

Is in the midst of the park

The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾