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Marmites du Diable loop

Hikes & walks in La Faurie

Marmites du Diable loop - Hikes & walks in La Faurie
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Beautiful loop in a canyon with southern influences: wild thyme and lavender on the course.

Be careful however to families. This hike is not made for young children. There are difficult and steep passages. To avoid in case of rain because slippery rock. High shoes necessary for the well-being of the ankles. Duration: 2h15 for good walker. Small walker, count 3h.

Beautiful passages in the undergrowth that bring freshness in summer. Open your eyes to find the tags that are hidden. They are not always seen on the edges of the rocks. Happy hike!

Description sheet

DepartmentHautes-Alpes
Departure municipalityLa Faurie
Outing typeHike
DifficultyIntermediate
Duration2:15
Recommended periodfrom april to october
EnvironmentMountains
Kilometres5 km
Altitude upon departure840m
Change in altitude300m

Access

Depart from La Garrigue campsite, 1 km east of La Faurie.

Itinerary

Cross the campsite to the barrier at the far end. Go up and across the railway line and the main road. A yellow sign points to “Marmites du Diable” (giant’s kettles). Continue along the track then at the big bend, turn onto the path (yellow signs). After another 5 min, you reach the first of the giant’s kettles. Carry on along the path above the giant’s kettles. The path is slippery along this section. The first part of the path ends by crossing the stream and a few slopes, as well as crossing a wooded area. The path leads to hiking GRP hiking path. Turn left. The path goes down into the hamlet of Notre-Dame. You arrive in front of the Orthodox monastery and the road. Leave the municipal road by turning left onto the path (yellow signs). It passes in front of a spring water catchment system and arrives at the end of road RD1075, near an old barn. Cross the road and follow the initial path back to the campsite.

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