Les Arolles

Discovering the Queyras heritage. First of all a pleasant walk in the cool shade of a larch forest. A short visit to the Clos Henri and the St Simon chapel overlooking the Aigues valley. Marmots and flora along the way. A true haven of peace Then descent to La Chalp and return along the Aigue-Blanche.

From La Rua, a pleasant climb in a larch forest before reaching the Pré Fromage alpine pastures and the final reward, the Bucher Summit with its viewpoint indicator, beautiful views over Viso and Ecrins and a 360° panorama of the Queyras Regional Nature Park.

From the little hamlet of La Rua, you'll walk through a larch forest to the Pré Fromage pass for a lovely view of Dent du Ratier, then head across the pastures to the Fromage pass before crossing a beautiful limestone landscape dotted with ‘witch holes', after the Fontantille plateau, then a balcony path to the Fromage pass. Next head for the Estronques pass for a view over the Ceillac valley. The entire loop offers a beautiful variety of views. From the Estronques pass, walk down to the Moulin bridge and return to La Rua along the Aigue-Blanche river.