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Walking route: Tour of Pointe d'Ardens from Prétairié

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Abondance
13.8 km
6h 25min
Hard

  • A lovely hike in the Abondance mountain pastures, with lovely views of Mont de Grange, the Valon de Pertuis and the Piron cliffs. You'll also reach the Cubourré site and the Plagnes lake, a Unesco Global Geopark geosite.

  • This hike takes you past alpine chalets and beautiful mountain scenery.

    Starting from Prétairié, you climb through the undergrowth to reach the mountain pastures and chalets of Entre Deux Pertuis. The Pointe d'Ardens rises to an altitude of 1959 m.

    After a good climb, you can then descend to the chalets d'Ardents, at the foot of the Pointe du Piron cliffs, where you may even spot marmots below!

    You'll then descend to the Cubourré site and Lac des Plagnes, a UNESCO-listed Geopark....
    This hike takes you past alpine chalets and beautiful mountain scenery.

    Starting from Prétairié, you climb through the undergrowth to reach the mountain pastures and chalets of Entre Deux Pertuis. The Pointe d'Ardens rises to an altitude of 1959 m.

    After a good climb, you can then descend to the chalets d'Ardents, at the foot of the Pointe du Piron cliffs, where you may even spot marmots below!

    You'll then descend to the Cubourré site and Lac des Plagnes, a UNESCO-listed Geopark. Didactic panels explain the geological evolution of the site.

    At the end of the lake, you'll reach Prétairié via a path and then a forest trail.

    Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Free car park
    • Parking nearby
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of livestock and wildlife.