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Leave the road for a moment and take the path on the opposite side. This climbs a short distance to an orientation table which provides an extensive panorama dominated by La Meije and Le Râteau. To the northwest lies Le Chazelet. The Romanche is about 500m below, the valley's north wall plunges in crags to the river, while to the east Villar d'Arène can be seen, as can the road snaking up to Col du Lautaret. Along the hillside are clustered several hamlets and farms.

Return to the road and wander down to Le Chazelet (1786m: refreshments), a crowded village with a medieval atmosphere set just below the confluence of the Torrent du Ga and that of the Martignare.

ROUTE 5

Le Chazelet (1786m) – Plateau d'Emparis – Lac Noir (2430m)

StartLe Chazelet (1786m)Distance8km (one way)Total Ascent644mGrade1–2Time2hrs 45mins (4–4½hrs return)LocationWest of La Grave

This is the second walk to visit the Plateau d'Emparis (marked as Plateau de Paris on the IGN map), and for visitors based at La Grave it is the obvious and more popular route. An elevated pastureland with an atmosphere all its own, the Plateau rewards with tremendous views and an abundance of Alpine plants. If walking all the way from La Grave you should remember to add at least 2½hrs for the return journey. Should you have your own vehicle, there's plenty of parking space on the outskirts of Le Chazelet.