La Balade de Monsieur - Gentleman's Trail (trail route no. 2)

Description

An ideal loop to try your hand at trail running along the Biaysse as you take to the heights above Freissinières valley. With the Biaysse river and larch woods as the backdrop to your walk and with dippers as your companions along the way, the &ldquoLa Balade de Monsieur&rdquo takes you into the heart of the Freissinières valley. So this route is the perfect introduction to this plain!&nbsp From the Valley Centre ("Maison de la Vallée") go down into the meadow and cross the Biaysse. Follow the track along the right-hand bank of the river which runs past the adventure park ("Parc d'Aventure"). - Cross back over the Biaysse and turn right onto the road. 100 metres further on, fork left towards the hamlet of “Le Plan” and go through the hamlet. - Take the track which runs uphill to the right and continue on this path which runs across some screes. - Take the path on the right which leads back down to the D38. - At the intersection with the D38, turn right and after 70 metres go left to cross the bridge. After this bridge, head left and carry on along this path which runs along the edge of a campsite, the Camping des Allouviers. - Turn right. Carry on along the path which eventually runs alongside the Biaysse and past the Adventure Park again. This brings you back to the Valley Centre ("Maison de la Vallée").

Difficulty

Official rating: very easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Before you go

• Before setting off, it is very important to check the opening periods for this route on the website: https://stationdetrail.com/fr/stations/le-pays-des-ecrins/parcours
• Share your photographs on social networks with #stationdetrailecrins
• Check weather conditions before setting off.
• Rescue services contact details: Secours Montagne (Mountain Rescue): +33 (0)4 92 22 22 22 or 112
• Show consideration for the work of farmers, livestock keepers and owners
• Close all gates behind you
• Take your litter home
• Do not take shortcuts across pastureland
• The trail routes are also suitable for walking

Getting there

Start: Maison de la Vallée, Freissinières, Freissinières (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/959283-Trail-N02---La-Balade-de-Monsieur). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 186 m, Parc national des Écrins