Aussois Rake walking trail

Name: Aussois Rake walking trail
Address: RD 108 - Parking de la Carrière Parking Carrière 4, Aussois, 73500
Telephone: 04 79 05 99 06
Price range: Free access.

Aussois

Reach the "3,000" mark, with a panoramic view of high mountain peaks, so close it feels like you could reach out and touch them. Râteau d'Aussois is a summit that's accessible enough, provided you're sure-footed. At the end of your ascent, be prepared for the presence of late snow patches until July.

Description

The majority of the circuit passes through a busy and perfectly marked path. You'll reach the Col de la Masse at 2,923 m without difficulty. If you're lucky, you might even come across "étagnes", female ibexes, accompanied by their adorable young, known here as "éterlous". From cairn to cairn, make your way between the boulders as you tackle the last ascent. The view awaiting is unforgettable - and well-deserved! What that 4,810-metre-tall you can see in the distance? After a moment of contemplation at the highest point, your next reward
appears: Plateau du Mauvais Berger. The marmots have set up a base camp here. Look at them fooling around among the blueberries and rhododenrons. Before reaching the Col du Barbier, picture how the plateau would look in autumn, all decked out in flamboyant colours. Now, that's a sight worth seeing! With your mind already filled with precious memories, take your time walking back to the well-marked GR® trail southwards. You're still feeling full of energy, and you make light of the descent, back towards Plan d'Aval. Let's go! One last push and you'll deserve a hero's welcome at Plan d'Amont.

Additional welcome

The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.

As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.

Minimum age: 14

Environments

Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
In a nature reserve
Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Rates

Free access.

Itinerary

Distance 15.5km
Route type LOOP
Elevation gain 1250m
Negative gradient 1250m
Daily duration 07h00
Signposted itinerary Yes
Beaconing accuracy Mixed markings (PR: yellow blades, PNV: blue-white-red and GR: red and white)
Nature of the land Stone, Not suitable for strollers
Maximum altitude 3128m