Loop from Pic du Mas de La Grave to Goléon - 3-day hiking itinerary
Description
Discover the secret valleys of the Meije region with this 3-day hut-to-hut itinerary.
Whether you want to discover the activity and enjoy an extraordinary experience, or contemplate the breathtaking scenery from sunrise to sunset, this is the route for you. Over the 3 days, the positive altitude difference averages around 1000 meters, making this route accessible to most hikers. However, you'll need to be well-prepared and have the right equipment.
Day 1
La Grave > Refuge du Pic du Mas de La Grave
Walking time: 4h30
Difference in altitude: + 700m / - 221 m
Distance: 9.9 km
Alpine paths, small section of road, tracks
Day 2
Refuge du Pic du Mas de la Grave > Refuge du Goléon
Walking time: 7h00
Difference in altitude: + 1,048 m / - 525 m
Distance: 15.2 km
Alpine meadow paths, tracks, talweg crossings
Day 3
Refuge du Goléon > La Grave
Walking time: 5h15
Difference in altitude: + 229 m / - 1 230 m
Distance: 11.7 km
Mineral trail, alpine path, track, small section of road
Marking
Map references
IGN TOP25 3435 ET - Valloire / Aiguilles d'Arves / Galibier
IGN TOP25 3436 ET - Meije / Pelvoux / Écrins