The Grande Cabane

This long elevated hike in the superb glacial Fournel valley gives you access to exceptional biodiversity.

« At sunrise, as I went up to carry out a sanitary check on the chamois goats in Clouzis valley, the grass suddenly moved under my shoes. It was a slow worm, this lizard without legs which is very rare to see at altitude. »
Jean-Philippe Telmon, park ranger in  Vallouise.

From the carpark at Deslioures, take the path on the right, the alternative itinerary on the GR54 (Tour de l'Oisans).

1. Go along several bends in « la Folie » to reach the plateau which will take you along a gentle elevation, by the « Malafosse » shale, to the pastoral cabin of Balme.
2. Continue on the elevated path under the cabin until the torrent at Clausis, the entrance into the heart of the national park, then up to the Grande Cabane, positioned above the glacial cross cliff at Fournel.
3. Go down by the same track. It is possible to continue towards the Pas de la Cavale, mountain pass which enables you to get back to the Pré de la Chaumette in the Champsaur.