GR®57

Mont Thabor (Hautes-Alpes)

Dominating the Clarée Valley from its 3,178-meter summit, Mount Thabor is an iconic peak of the Hautes-Alpes, once part of Italy until 1947. Its lunar and barren landscape, composed of quartzites and breccia, offers a striking contrast to the emerald lakes that dot its ascent. In terms of heritage, the Notre-Dame-du-Thabor chapel, perched near the summit, bears witness to a long history of devotion and remains a unique cross-border pilgrimage site. The wildlife is wild and unspoiled: with a little patience, one can spot the griffon vulture, the chamois, or the ptarmigan. The flora, though discreet in this mineral environment, is notable for the presence of the rare Alpine androsace and the saxifrage. Along the way, hikers can admire mountain lakes such as Lac Blanc and Lac de la Mine.

GR®57 Mont Thabor (Hautes-Alpes)

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Distance: 84km, Elevation maximum: 2829m, Elevation minimum: 1480m, Elevation gain uphill: 5152m
IGN Maps: Meije Pelvoux PN des ecrins (3436ET). Nevache Mont Thabor Cols du Galibier and du Lautaret (3535OT). Briancon Serre-Chevalier Montgenevre (3536OT). Briancon - Sestriere (ASF10). Modane - Monts D'Ambin (ASF12).

GR57 Hiking on the Mont Thabor (Hautes-Alpes) 10 Nearby paths:
GR®5 From Luxembourg to the Mediterranean
GR®5E From Bonneval-sur-Arc to Modane (Savoie)
GR®50 Around Ecrins National Park (Hautes-Alpes, Isere)
GR®54 Around Oisans and Ecrins Massifs (Isere, Hautes-Alpes)
GR®55 Vanoise National Park
GR®653D Via Domitia

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.