Hiking - La Chalp valley

A challenging hike that starts in a warm south facing atmosphere before changing to a wilder more alpine one.

A steep climb that gives off Mediterranean scents.
The first climb is across a warm, dry hillside, amidst heather moors and orchid-filled lawns, and opens up progressively into a panoramic view of the Vercor foothills.
The footpath then leads into a cooler high mountain setting.
At the end of the valley, it is not rare to see a few calm chamois grazing on the fine grass amongst the scree.

Marion Digier, Heritage technician in the Valbonnais area.

The final section of this footpath is not advised at the beginning of autumn or the end of spring. The crossing at the end of the forest can be icy or snowy due to its north-facing exposition.
Reminder: No campfires or dogs in the heart of the Park.

Public transport: check carefully, buses do not run every day.