trail of the needles

This beautiful route is part of the Trail du Galibier itinerary. You'll reach the Commendraut (altitude 2114m.) via the Devil's Bridge, then the state forest, followed by pretty balcony paths.
Duration: between 2h30 and 5h

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IGN map 3435ET VALLOIRE - Aiguilles d'Arves / Col du Galibier is on sale in Valloire shops.

Departure : Valloire. 1- Go up to the hamlet of Poingt Ravier. 2- Follow the single track towards Gorges de l'Enfer and Pont du Diable. 3- Continue on the single winding through the communal forest. 4-Continue on to the hamlet of Les Verneys, passing through Beaujournal and Les Arolles. 5- Then take the balcony path up to Commendraut. 6- Descend to the hamlet of Bonnenuit, crossing the torrent des Aiguilles and the Valloirette on wooden footbridges. 7- Climb to the Chapelle Saint Gras and continue to the hamlet of Les Verneys before returning to Valloire.