The Grande Traversée des Hautes-Alpes (GTHA) in the Pays des Écrins
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The Grande Traversée des Hautes-Alpes (GTHA) in the Pays des Écrins

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A sensational circuit which crosses the territory of the Pays des Écrins from north to south.

The GTHA is the highest medium-altitude mountain bike route in France. It starts in La Grave-Villar d'Arène and ends in Laragne-Montéglin, thus taking you through 50 kilometres of the territory of the Pays des Écrins. Along the way you will get to know the territory and its communities through its remarkable landscapes and heritage. So, all you need to do is jump on your bike and set off on the adventure.
For more information on the GTHA itinerary, visit the Département des Hautes-Alpes website .

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Sensitive areas

Along your trek, you will go through sensitive areas related to the presence of a specific species or environment. In these areas, an appropriate behaviour allows to contribute to their preservation. For detailed information, specific forms are accessible for each area.
The Partias Regional Nature Reserve is managed by the LPO PACA and the commune of Puy Saint André. This is a protected and regulated area: dog leash, forbidden harvest, stay on marked trails, climbing prohibited except Meurseult pilami track, etc.
Impacted practices:
Land, Vertical
Sensitivity periods:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Contact:

LPO PACA antenne de Briançon
0492219417
hautes-alpes@lpo.fr

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Peregrine falcon

Impacted practices:
Aerial, Vertical
Sensitivity periods:
FebMarAprMayJun
Contact:
Parc National des Écrins
Julien Charron
julien.charron@ecrins-parcnational.fr
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Short-toed snake eagle

Impacted practices:
Aerial,
Sensitivity periods:
MarAprMayJunJulAugSep
Contact:
Parc National des Écrins
Julien Charron
julien.charron@ecrins-parcnational.fr
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Short-toed snake eagle

Impacted practices:
Aerial,
Sensitivity periods:
MarAprMayJunJulAugSep
Contact:
Parc National des Écrins
Julien Charron
julien.charron@ecrins-parcnational.fr
Find out more

Recommandations

Rescue services contact details: Secours Montagne (Mountain Rescue): +33 (0)4 92 22 22 22 or 112

Show consideration for the work of farmers, livestock keepers and owners

Close all gates behind you

Take your litter home

Do not take shortcuts across pastureland

Transport

Public transport >> www.pacamobilite.fr
Consider car-sharing >> www.blablacar.fr

For more information, ask at the Tourist Information Office nearest to the trail starting point>> www.paysdesecrins.com

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