Hiking - Tour of Emparis via la Buffe
A hike across the alpine pastures of the Emparis plateau, facing La Meije and the Pic du Mas de la Grave.
Do not walk through flocks of sheep. Livestock guardian dogs may be present.
From the Col du Souchet, it is possible to do an approximately 1-hour loop via Black Lake and then Lac Lérié (yellow trail markers), before rejoining the GR54 below the Col du Souchet.
On this vast plateau of grass and flowers, the gentle, open slopes form a striking contrast with the spectacular north faces, where glaciers shimmer and the peaks approach 4000 m. The easy walk allows your eyes to wander from the green grass to the surrounding glaciers and peaks.
Please follow the trails and do not cut across switchbacks to protect this beautiful site from erosion.
Do not walk through flocks of sheep. Livestock guardian dogs may be present.
From the Col du Souchet, it is possible to do an approximately 1-hour loop via Black Lake and then Lac Lérié (yellow trail markers), before rejoining the GR54 below the Col du Souchet.