Plan Col

Beautiful forest, dangerous in winter, ideal for a walk in summer. Torrent, hiking paths and waterfall on the South-facing hillside .Forest nice and cozy in summer, which extends on north side of the range of Armet. In the thalweg, at the end of the valley, the forest reaches the Roizonne river supplied by many streams that do not flow anymore after thaw. This forest is freshness haven where it´s good to walk all year round, except in winter, as many avalanches make it dangerous. The elders would tell many stories about "Carcaris", naughty little people who colonized this site. It´s also a passway to reach the magnificent alpine meadow of "Col Plan" or cottage "Comboursiere", at Armet's feet.

Roizonne is a special river made from one Vaunoire torrent that disappears underground and is renamed as Roizonne when it gets out.The Vaunoire torrent springs in Grand Armet Glacier, 2200m high, and collects small meltwater or regular streams running down from Taillefer, Armet and Tabor ranges. When it is a little bit dried up, the river disappears into the ground and gets out a little further under Roizonne name. This resurgence is a little before Lavaldens village, after the "rocky rock" as it is called.

Shepherd's hut, it´s still used today, mind dogs guardian !Nice place for hiking on a trail with beautiful views. Plan Col´s hut is a place where time has stopped and where you can enjoy watching the landscape. The hut can´t be used, shepherds still use it all summer. You must also be careful not to cross the herds that could upset the dog guardian. Similarly, you shouldn´t bring your own dog near the herd.