Poingt Ravier via the ecosylve path and descent through the gorges de l'enfer

Easy
2h30min
4km
Loop
+272m
-272m
Poingt Ravier via the ecosylve path and descent through the gorges de l'enfer image1

Description

This walk is very popular, as it allows you to visit the hamlet of Poingt Ravier along the ecosylve path. There are many signs explaining the flora and fauna. Once you've reached Poingt Ravier, take a break at the chapel, from where you can enjoy a view of Valloire. The Poingt Ravier via-ferrata ends here, and you're sure to come across sports enthusiasts who have already climbed it.
The return leg of this loop takes you along the Gorges de l'Enfer trail, offering breathtaking views of the Galibier and neighboring peaks.

Guided steps

Start - From the tourist office, take rue des écoles
1/ Cross the bridge and pass the campsite
2/ Walk past the tennis courts and cemetery towards the hamlet of Villard.
3/ 200 m after the cemetery, take the footpath on your left.
4/ Once you've reached the center of Poingt Ravier, where there's a fountain, you can continue towards the chapel, from where you can enjoy a 360° view of Valloire.
5/ Turn back to the chapel and return to the fountain.
6/ Turn your back on the carriage road and continue straight ahead along the Gorges de l'enfer path down to Valloire.
7/ In front of the Chapelle Saint Bernard, cross the bridge and enter the center of Valloire.
8/ Go down Avenue de la Vallée d'Or and turn right onto Rue de la Sétaz to return to the tourist office.

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Address
rue de la bonneau, 73450, Valloire
Opening
From 01/05 to 30/11. Subject to favorable weather.

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