Valsenestre and Valjouffrey – Col de la Muzelle loop from Vallée du Béranger

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Valsenestre and Valjouffrey – Col de la Muzelle loop from Vallée du Béranger

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Valsenestre and Valjouffrey – Col de la Muzelle loop from Vallée du Béranger

07:07

13.5km

1,290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Écrins (cœur)

Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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223 m

Valsenestre and Valjouffrey

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Nestled at an altitude of 1294m, Valsenestre is a small village in the heart of the forests, which only lives in summer. In winter, the village is not inhabited and in summer only a few inhabitants live there.

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6.77 km

Col de la Muzelle

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It is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious passages of the GR 54 trail which encompasses the Ecrins.
Its rocky landscapes are typical and its ascent requires a good start in the morning as well as a good physical condition!

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11.4 km

View of Aiguille des Marmes

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From the GR54, the view of the Aiguille des Marmes is unique. Culminating at 3057m, this emblematic summit is well known around Valjouffrey.

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12.6 km

Valsenestre Bivouac

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Great bivouac area which allows you to settle down at the bottom of the valley before continuing the days of climbing! Water is nearby and you can take a shower …

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13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

4.84 km

220 m

157 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

4.77 km

2.56 km

195 m

182 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,590 m)

Lowest point (1,300 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

2°C

-2°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

August 4, 2023,Écrins Tag 2: Col de la Muzelle, Ausblicke und ein süßes kleines Dorf

The next day we woke up early and packed up our tent, made cereal and tea for breakfast and then quickly set off for a hike. It was cold and the exercise felt good. First it was a steep climb to the Col de la Muzelle, with great views down to the lake and our bivouac site.

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