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The different faces of Mont Aiguille
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Description
A loop with plenty of surprises under the gaze of Mont Aiguille.
On leaving the train station, take the street on the left (north-west) to head towards the reservoir. Carry on towards Génie and Bois des Chaux.
Continue until you get to Darne, where you will be at the foot of the Darne viaduct. Cross under the viaduct and climb up to the hamlet of Trézanne via Au Fontaniou.
In Trézanne, walk to the chapel of the hamlet so you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Mont Aiguille. Now return on the D7C towards Ruthière via Les Ruines (crossing a stream by a ford), Aux Fontaines and Ruthière. A little further on, take the path on your left in the direction of La Scie/Clelles.
At La Scie, carry on along the D7 in the direction of the train station. After you pass a huge rock, take the track on the left and follow the path along a canal and continue on the PR until you get to the D7.
Cross the road, and walk along the path in front of you to get to Mailletère and the train station.
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Additional information
Public transport
To and fromBy train : Clelles train station - Line Grenoble-GapThe OùRA multimodal route planner provides information about all the connections between regional trains, urban transport and departmental bus lines: www.oura.com/orby bus :Line T95 from Grenoble or Clelles train station, and stop at Monestier de Clermont. Then reach the car park by hitchhike or carpooling.
Advice
Use the purpose-built throughways to cross fences; shut gates and barriers behind you.Keeping to the signposted paths means you'll respect private property.
Advised parking
the train station
Access
From Monestier-de-Clermont, take the departmental road D1075/ E712 to Clelles.The train station is located in the West of Clelles, on the other side of the departmental road.
Arrival
Clelles
Ambiance
This hike has a forest, bucolic atmosphere with some unforgettable sites along the way: the Darne viaduct and the hamlet and chapel of Trézanne not to mention splendid viewpoints for contemplating Mont Aiguille.
Departure
Clelles
