From Pic du Mas to Goléon

Between mountain pastures and ridges, this route links the Pic du Mas de la Grave refuge to the Goléon refuge. Facing the Meije and its glaciers, the traverse offers superb views of the Aiguilles de la Saussaz before crossing the Cruq des Aiguilles.

From the Pic du Mas de la Grave refuge, the itinerary takes in mountain pasture paths overlooking the La Grave valley. Progress alternates between pastoral tracks and balcony paths, offering sweeping panoramas of the Meije and its glaciers, omnipresent on the horizon. The route then crosses vast pastures and several combes and torrents descending from neighboring peaks. As you cross, the scenery changes between alpine pastures, schistous terrain and mineral slopes, typical of this high-mountain sector. The final climb to Cruq des Aiguilles is the last effort of the day. From this panoramic passage, views unfold over the Aiguilles de la Saussaz, the Aiguille du Goléon and the great peaks of the Écrins massif. The descent then leads quickly to the Goléon refuge, nestled above the lake, facing the mineral cirque and glaciers of the Meije. The peaceful atmosphere makes it an ideal stopover in the heart of this high mountain landscape.