Le bois de Saint Simon

Outside the gîte, you'll cross the road, then the bridge. The trail starts just below the cross. You'll find yourself on the Tour de la Dent du Ratier GRP, a regional hiking trail. The path is fairly steep and follows the Rifu du Rouart. You'll cross the torrent and continue to the small Clos lakes. Then you'll reach the Saint Simon chapel. Cross the larch forest to the Prés Fromage pass. You may want to continue to the Bucher summit (maximum 1/2 hour there and back) to enjoy a 360° view over the Queyras valleys.
The descent is via the Prés Fromage pass and Saint Simon woods. You'll head for Molines via the Clot Henri cabins. Finally, you'll follow the Aigle Blanche torrent along the cross-country skiing trail to La Chalp.