The chalet journal
Our outings in the Dévoluy, family-tested from the chalet — to discover the massif and plan your stay.
SummerLa Grande Trace Dévoluy, two days of alpi trail as a pair
A two-stage account of La Grande Trace Dévoluy summer 2026 (Rocher Rond then Bure): chourums, airy ridgelines, ~2,200 m of climbing per day, run as a pair in the Dévoluy.
SummerLe Gicon, a sea of clouds above the Sautet lake
The Gicon loop (2,086 m) from Les Hauts-Gicons in Saint-Disdier: a demanding climb via the Aup hut, a sublime panorama over the Sautet lake and the Obiou, a sea of clouds at the summit.
FamilyThe Collet du Tat, the children’s walk from the chalet
A family walk starting from La Joue du Loup, no car needed: ~2.5 hours round trip to the Collet du Tat (~1,613 m), with wooden games for children at the top.
SummerThe Vertigo route, the Étroits’ demanding via ferrata
The Vertigo route extends the Traversée des Beaumes deep into the Étroits gorge: graded D, ~730 m above the Souloise. Demanding, physical — and magnificent.
FamilyThe Traversée des Beaumes, our family via ferrata
The Étroits via ferrata in the Souloise gorge: the Traversée des Beaumes route (AD, ~550 m, 1.5 to 2 hours), tested as a family with children aged 9 and 11.
SummerLe Tourneau, the express climb to a viewpoint
Short, steep climb on the east side of the Dévoluy: 1.2 km and +258 m in 48 minutes, from 1,647 m to 1,897 m. Maximum view for minimum distance.
SummerFrom La Joue to the heart of the Dévoluy, the quiet crossing
Gentle crossing of the Dévoluy plateau: 4.5 km in 1h30, +197 m / -163 m, between 1,437 m and 1,614 m. An easy discovery walk, with profile and GPS track.
SummerTowards the Grand Ferrand, the big hike from La Joue du Loup
Demanding hike from La Joue du Loup towards the Grand Ferrand (Dévoluy): 12.1 km, +1,321 m, 5h38 up to 2,540 m. Elevation profile, GPS track and tips.
SummerThe Bure plateau and its peak, the Dévoluy’s other world
Climb to the Bure plateau and its emblematic summit (Dévoluy): mineral landscape, late snow patches in early summer, immense panorama. A walkers’ outing, in pictures.
SummerThe resurgence, the Dévoluy’s cool-water walk
A walk along a crystal-clear stream born from the Dévoluy’s limestone: mossy woods, rounded boulders and guaranteed coolness, even at the height of summer. In pictures.
SummerSaute Aure waterfall, the family walk from La Joue du Loup
Family-friendly hike from La Joue du Loup (Dévoluy) to the Saute Aure waterfall: 3.1 km, 1h33 up, with elevation profile, GPS track and practical tips.