Climbing up to Pain de Sucre is the promise of a lovely walk in the delicious heat of a summer's day, discovering alpine pastures and mountain villages with their gentle way of life.
The trail is marked with yellow directional signs.
Map of Valloire hiking and mountain biking trails, on sale at the tourist office.
IGN map 3435ET VALLOIRE - Aiguilles d'Arves / Col du Galibier is on sale in Valloire shops.
Starting point: Fontaine de Poingt Ravier
1/ Take the trail on the right, then turn right again at the next intersection.
2/ For three kilometers, hike uphill toward the Pain de Sucre.
3/ Once at the summit, retrace your steps, turn left toward “Château Bernard,” and head back down to Poingt Ravier.