Читать книгу Tour of the Oisans: The GR54 онлайн

9 страница из 33

There follows a long – and at times steep – descent to the little mountaineering centre of La Grave in the Vallée de la Romanche then, having followed the river towards its source, a steady southeastward climb breaks away from the Romanche to gain Col dat 2340m. Below lies the Vallée de la Guisane (which represents the eastern limit of the trek), with overnight accommodation available in either Le Casset or the township of Monêtier-les-Bains.

The picturesque Oratoire Ste Anne, high above La Grave (Stage 2)

A brief confrontation with ski pistes and cableways on the haul up to Col de l'Eychauda gives way to more sublime landscapes, and a lengthy descent to the Vallée de la Vallouise at the southeastern corner of the massif. After a night spent in Vallouise the route heads west and southwest on a tough stage that crosses Col de l'Aup Martin and Pas de la Cavale in quick succession. Both cols are in excess of 2700m and located in remote country, but next day is even tougher, with three cols to tackle, two of which (Col de la Vallette and Col de Vallonpierre) have very steep descents to negotiate.