Les Eyssuches (no. 18)
Rogier Van Rijn
L'Argentière-la-Bessée

Les Eyssuches (no. 18)

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A circuit rated as difficult running on both sides of the Durance, starting from L'Argentière-la-Bessée.

This circuit runs above the town of L'Argentière-la-Bessée. Stunning views of its industrial past (Pechiney factory), its exploitation of water (the hydroelectric power station) and the iconic ridge, the Crête de la Rortie. Then, a stretch running close to the Canyon de l'Ascension via La Roche-de-Rame and back along the right-hand bank of the Durance.


Description

The circuit starts right in the centre of town, not far from the bridge spanning the Durance. In fact, you need to cross this bridge to get to the main road

  1. When you reach the main road, go straight across and up to the cemetery. Skirt around the cemetery on the north side, following a forest track
  2. Where the tracks intersect, continue due south on the forest track
  3. At the next intersection, go past the tank on your left and continue downhill on the track, heading due south
  4. Leave the track, turning left onto a narrow path which runs through the forest and drops down to La Roche-de-Rame
  5. After the chapel of Saint Roch de Géro, cross the mountain stream and take the narrow road on your right
  6. Upstream from the main road, turn left into the bridge underpass
  7. Carry on due south past the old waste collection site
  8. At the bridge (Pont de Traverses), rejoin the road on the right-hand bank of the Durance and this brings you back to Plan Léothaud
  9. Go right under the railway line and then left towards the leisure centre ("Base de loisirs")
  10. You then rejoin the green route ("Voie Verte") and this brings you back to the starting point of the circuit
  • Departure : Place du kiosque, L’Argentière-la-Bessée
  • Arrival : Place du kiosque, L’Argentière-la-Bessée
  • Towns crossed : L'Argentière-la-Bessée, La Roche-de-Rame, Freissinières, and Champcella

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.

Short-toed snake eagle

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

Short-toed snake eagle

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

Short-toed snake eagle

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

Short-toed snake eagle

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

Recommandations

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

Take your litter home

Do not take shortcuts across pastureland


Transport

Public transports >> 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


Access and parking

16 km from Briançon, take the N94.

Parking :

Car park of the Place du kiosque, L’Argentière-la-Bessée

Source


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