Prélong - A walk from Besse-en-Oisans

On this easy walk, you can discover the Quarlie mountain pastures and admire the magnificent panoramic views of the Grandes Rousses and Écrins glaciers, as well as the Salse cirque.

Along the way, you'll find kiosks equipped with QR codes. A treasure hunt will help you discover the heritage, environmental and geographical aspects of the area.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure point: Les Collets parking area
Height difference: 100 m
Duration: 1 hour
Distance : 3 km
Level: Easy (green)

ITINERARY
Start at 2045 m above sea level at the Collets parking area. Take the track around the village, then the track towards the Saint Sébastien oratory. Once you reach the Saint Sébastien oratory, continue to the Collet parking area, where you can park.

Take the track to the right past the ruined chalet. You'll be able to admire the peaks of the Grandes Rousses, the Meije and the Muzelle. You'll also have a fine view of the cirque de la Salse.
The walk takes around 1 h, and you can follow the signposts between Les Collets and Le Prélong.

TO SEE ALONG THE WAY

• La Meije
• The Salse cirque
• Signs with QR codes presenting the landscapes and other elements of the Bessat heritage, and of course the marmots, the main inhabitants of the Quarlie mountain pastures!

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:

• The Maison Départementale des Alpages.

GOOD TO KNOW:

• This route was once used to transport hay and provide access to the mountain chalets!

• The Vallée du Ferrand Tourist Office in Besse-en-Oisans provides a leaflet and map showing all the oratories and chapels in the village. The itinerary described here does not follow the exact numbering of the leaflet, but it will help you follow our explanations.

Green markers (not PDIPR)

IGN Top 25 map n°3335ET