Distance 10.8km

Elevation 550m

Duration 4h

Difficulty Difficult

From the Col de Fontbelle head towards the St Vincent cave, following the GR®6 which leads to the aerial ridge with a view of the Duyes valley, the Lure mountain and the middle Durance valley. Possible departure from Mélan (15 km - 5 hours - 800 m D+).

Description

Go down towards the south for 1 km and take the yellow PR on the left towards the Grande Aiguille. From the top of the GR®6, you can follow the ridge track towards the East, punctuated by panoramas, up to the Grande Aiguille. The path on the North side will take you back to the Col de Fontbelle.

Type : Marked loop

Distance : 10.8km

Elevation : 550m

Duration : 4h

Difficulty : Difficult

Max altitude : 1660m

Marking details

Yellow (PR) - White/Red (GR)

Guidebook references

Alpes de Haute Provence Hiking Map. 21 hiking trails in the Digne-les-Bains region. Available for purchase at the Digne-les-Bains Tourist Office.

Comfort and amenities

Services

  • Pet Friendly

Equipment

  • Parking
  • Free parking

Updated on 03/04/2025 - Provence Alpes Tourist Office, Digne-les-Bains