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Crête de Raton (Variant)
Description
Located between Drôme Provençale and the Hautes-Alpes, the Raton Ridge offers a complete immersion in the region’s diverse landscapes.This hike offers a magnificent panorama, with the Rosanais Valley on one side and the historic village of Pommerol on the other.
At the pass when coming from Rosans, take the first trail on the left. Follow it to the ridge.
Once you reach the ridge, turn left and continue for about 500 m
After walking 500 m, turn right to leave the ridge and descend into the valley below. Then join the trail that descends to the right and enters the forest.
Continue straight ahead on the trail. After 1.5 km, it turns into a dirt road and descends back to the starting point at the pass.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
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Additional information
Public transport
Let’s limit our trips and use public transportation and carpooling: zou.maregionsud.fr
Advice
WARNING: On this route, you may encounter livestock guard dogs protecting herds from wolf attacks.It is strongly discouraged to bring a pet dog, even if it is on a leash.If you come across a herd, stay calm: stop, let the guard dogs get a good look at you, then give the herd a wide berth without making any sudden movements.→ To learn the proper precautions to take when encountering guard dogs, visit: rando.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/information/14-les-patous-et-nous-!
Advised parking
Parking lot at the Col de Pommerol, Rosans
Access
From Rosans, take the D 25 up to the Col de Pommerol
Arrival
Col de Pommerol, Rosans
Departure
Col de Pommerol, Rosans
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