Le Châtel
Take a magnificent trip to the top of the emblematic Châtel. One of the best views of the Trièves awaits you. Take advantage of this large mountain pasture to rest after your effort. You won't be disappointed.
La Châtel, also known as Bonnet de Calvin, is a challenging hike with vertiginous passages. The cliffs near the summit are home to many varieties of bird of prey. If you're lucky, you may come across vultures, eagles or falcons. This distinctive mountain can be seen from all over the Trièves. When you're at the top, you'll have a panoramic view of all the surrounding massifs. The perfect opportunity to take a day trip and have a picnic with a magnificent view.
En pratique
- Acceptés
Publics
- Walkers/hikers,
- Orange level - quite hard
Animaux acceptés
- Acceptés
Conditions d'accueil des animaux
- Only on a leash! Caution, presence of guard dogs. Do not bring your dog during these periods.
1) From "Les Granges de Châtel" continue up the forest path, following the signs for "Le Châtel" which is 2.6km from your position. A pleasant climb through the forest will enable you to quickly gain altitude and begin to see the Châtel cliffs ahead. The path leads out of the forest into a more open area. The climb gets tougher and takes you to a path beneath the cliffs. (Be careful, there's a steep slope on the right). You're almost at the top, and another climb takes you to the "La Châtel" signpost.
2) From "Le Châtel" you have two options. You can go left to see the view from the belvedere. It offers a panoramic view of the peaks to the north. The other option is to climb a little further to the summit of Le Châtel, turning right at the post. This path takes you to a marker indicating the summit. From here, you can enjoy views of the Dévoluy Massif and, in particular, the Obiou. You'll have the option of doing both variants, which are well worth the effort.
3) From the "Châtel" signpost, start your descent in the direction of "Les Granges de Châtel". You'll take the same route as before. First, a good descent takes you to the Chatel cliffs. Then, a good passage through the forest takes you to the post "Les granges du Châtel".
4) Once at "Granges de Châtel", head for the Baret parking lot, just 1 km away. You'll arrive back at your car, which is in the Baret parking lot.
Services
- Pets welcome
Équipements
- Picnic area,
- Car park,
- Sustainable development,
- Outhouse,
- Free car park
Nature du terrain
- Ground,
- Grit,
- Not suitable for strollers
Informations complémentaires
Tourisme adapté
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
Langues parlées
- French
Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée
- 210h
Ouvertures
All year round.
Périodes
- Autumn,
- Summer,
- Winter,
- Spring
Tarifs
Free of charge.
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S'y rendre
Latitude : 44.82229
Longitude : 5.790699
Altitude : 1282
38710 Mens
S'y rendre
By car, from the Mens Tourist Office, follow signs for Cordéac, Corps.
At the "La Croix" crossroads, which indicates the gendarmerie on the right and the D 66 on the left, go straight on towards "Le Verdier".
Pass "Pré Clos", "Mentayre", then "Le Verdier" until the tarmac road becomes a track.
Follow the forest track for 3.5 km to the "Baret" parking lot.
Information mise à jour le 27/10/2022
par Office de Tourisme du Trièves
