Boucle du Signal depuis Ventelon
The Signal of La Grave dominates the Romanche valley by a thousand meters.
Its summit offers a complete panorama of the entire canton. It also offers an exceptional view of the northern slope of the Meije.
Its summit offers a complete panorama of the entire canton. It also offers an exceptional view of the northern slope of the Meije.
The summit also allows you to discover the peak of Goléon and the Martignare valley which opens the doors to Savoie. The climb from La Grave is steep and south-facing: it is therefore best to undertake this route early in the morning.
Loop detail:
From the “platform” in Ventelon, go up the hamlet and take the good track that leads to the “Clots” (1916 m) pass in front of the fountain and 100 m further on take the path on the right that goes up. At the next fork turn right towards Celle des Juges then 200 m further on leave the path that continues along the side to go up the (steep) slope called Cote Belle; follow the path, not very marked in places, that leads to a small pass (2252 m) located on the Signal ridge and follow it to the right to the summit (2446 m) (cairn).
Start the descent by the ascent route but when you reach the pass, continue along the “red hill” ridge: reach the top of the Chazelet ski lifts and go down to the left towards Les Clots. Then go back down by the same route as the ascent to Ventelon.
Loop detail:
From the “platform” in Ventelon, go up the hamlet and take the good track that leads to the “Clots” (1916 m) pass in front of the fountain and 100 m further on take the path on the right that goes up. At the next fork turn right towards Celle des Juges then 200 m further on leave the path that continues along the side to go up the (steep) slope called Cote Belle; follow the path, not very marked in places, that leads to a small pass (2252 m) located on the Signal ridge and follow it to the right to the summit (2446 m) (cairn).
Start the descent by the ascent route but when you reach the pass, continue along the “red hill” ridge: reach the top of the Chazelet ski lifts and go down to the left towards Les Clots. Then go back down by the same route as the ascent to Ventelon.
