La Quarlie – Randonnée depuis Besse-en-Oisans
This loop offers an exceptional 360° landscape over the Grandes Rousses and the Écrins, and the heights of BesseDon't forget your smartphone to scan the QR codes along the route and discover more about Bessat's heritage!
This interactive itinerary was developed by the Maison Départementale des Alpages. Get a smartphone with an application to read the QR codes. You will be able to discover the heritage, environmental and geographical aspects of the environment through a treasure hunt.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Collet Parking Area
Elevation: 300 m
Return time: 3 hours
Return distance: 5 km
Average level
ROUTE
The departure is located at an altitude of 2045 meters above the village.
By car, take the village bypass track then the track towards the Saint Sebastian oratory.
Once you reach the Saint Sebastian oratory, continue to the Collet parking area, where you can park.
Take the track that goes off to the right after the ruined chalet. You will then arrive at the level of the Quarlie chalets, then the path will lead you south towards Pré Long.
Please note: from Pré Long, the path is much less visible.
Then head towards the summit of Quarlie on your left.
After the summit, continue straight on to join the Quarlie trail. After one kilometre, turn right at the crossroads. Head towards the Bergerie de la Quarlie, where you can make a slight detour. At the crossroads with the trail, continue south to return to the parking area.
TO SEE ON THE ROUTE:
– The summits of the Grandes Rousses and the Écrins
– The Salse Circus
– The QR codes of the route to discover both the heritage and historical aspects of Besse, as well as environmental and current aspects of the mountain.
TO SEE NEARBY:
– The village of Besse
– The Departmental House of the Alps.
PLEASE NOTE: the summit of the Quarlie is locally called the head of the Quarlie.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Departure: Collet Parking Area
Elevation: 300 m
Return time: 3 hours
Return distance: 5 km
Average level
ROUTE
The departure is located at an altitude of 2045 meters above the village.
By car, take the village bypass track then the track towards the Saint Sebastian oratory.
Once you reach the Saint Sebastian oratory, continue to the Collet parking area, where you can park.
Take the track that goes off to the right after the ruined chalet. You will then arrive at the level of the Quarlie chalets, then the path will lead you south towards Pré Long.
Please note: from Pré Long, the path is much less visible.
Then head towards the summit of Quarlie on your left.
After the summit, continue straight on to join the Quarlie trail. After one kilometre, turn right at the crossroads. Head towards the Bergerie de la Quarlie, where you can make a slight detour. At the crossroads with the trail, continue south to return to the parking area.
TO SEE ON THE ROUTE:
– The summits of the Grandes Rousses and the Écrins
– The Salse Circus
– The QR codes of the route to discover both the heritage and historical aspects of Besse, as well as environmental and current aspects of the mountain.
TO SEE NEARBY:
– The village of Besse
– The Departmental House of the Alps.
PLEASE NOTE: the summit of the Quarlie is locally called the head of the Quarlie.
