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26 entries.
Carrard Dahlia
from
Lausanne
wrote on 15 August 2024
at
10h36
The 2 of us set off from Pont de Nant on 1st August, heading for the Cabane de la Tourche. No sooner had we started walking than some heavy clouds rolled in and it didn't take long for the rain to start pouring down on us. So we decided not to go over the Col des Martinets and to take the alternative route so as not to take any unnecessary risks. We took a short break at the Euzanne mountain pasture where we were very kindly welcomed by the son and then by the parents and their impressive Newfoundland! Once we arrived at the Tourche hut, we rushed off for the delicious tart of the day and cookies. What a treat! The next day we set off for the Lui d'Aoùt refuge via Bella Creta. The scenery is magnificent. On the 3rd day, we hiked from Lui d'Août to the Refuge de Dorbon, with a stopover for soup at the Cabane Rambert. For us, this day's walk was the most beautiful in terms of scenery and probably also the one that required the most effort. The Dorbon refuge was a magnificent discovery. An absolutely peaceful place, run by beautiful people. You feel right at home. Before the meal, a mentalist was there and blew us all away with his most improbable tricks. On the 4th and final day, we left Dorbon for Pont de Nant. With a coffee stop in Derborance, followed by soup in Anzeindaz. This tour was a feast for the eyes, the calves and the stomach. The whole route was very well signposted - well done to those who maintain the paths! What a job! 🙂 The rain came and went, but it didn't stop us from walking like... Read more
The 2 of us set off from Pont de Nant on 1st August, heading for the Cabane de la Tourche. No sooner had we started walking than some heavy clouds rolled in and it didn't take long for the rain to start pouring down on us. So we decided not to go over the Col des Martinets and to take the alternative route so as not to take any unnecessary risks.
We took a short break at the Euzanne mountain pasture where we were very kindly welcomed by the son and then by the parents and their impressive Newfoundland!
Once we arrived at the Tourche hut, we rushed off for the delicious tart of the day and cookies. What a treat!
The next day we set off for the Lui d'Aoùt refuge via Bella Creta. The scenery is magnificent.
On the 3rd day, we hiked from Lui d'Août to the Refuge de Dorbon, with a stopover for soup at the Cabane Rambert. For us, this day's walk was the most beautiful in terms of scenery and probably also the one that required the most effort.
The Dorbon refuge was a magnificent discovery. An absolutely peaceful place, run by beautiful people. You feel right at home. Before the meal, a mentalist was there and blew us all away with his most improbable tricks.
On the 4th and final day, we left Dorbon for Pont de Nant. With a coffee stop in Derborance, followed by soup in Anzeindaz.
This tour was a feast for the eyes, the calves and the stomach. The entire route is very well signposted - and well done to those who maintain the paths! What a job! 🙂
The rain was there intermittently but didn't stop us walking as planned.
A word of advice: don't take the sandwiches offered by the huts for lunch, but stop along the way at one of the refuges for a soup, a cold plate and/or a tart. It's much better! Collapse
Gilles
from
St
wrote on 5 August 2024
at
16h18
Well done and thank you for this great moment of happiness in a magnificent setting. The 4 of us set off from Pont de Nant last Monday, and from the first day we were won over by Gérald's warm welcome. The route to Derborence, suspended in the greenery and crests of Argentina, was rewarded by Jean Michel's hospitality. It was a beautiful stage to Le Grall, the Rambert refuge, where the eight ibexes delighted us in an idyllic setting at 2583 m. The baths at Ovronnaz were restorative, with the TSD there and back, before the well-run Fenestral refuge, a paradise on earth. And the exhilarating route between Démecles and the Tourche refuge is really to be recommended on the path above the void (perhaps a few cables will be needed for feet that are not very mountaineer-friendly...). ) The descent via the Croix de Javerne and the Hole de l'Ours is well worth the effort... Our 260th anniversary reunion was a real pleasure, and thank you Gilbert for all the information.
Well done and thank you for this great moment of happiness in a magnificent setting. The 4 of us set off from Pont de Nant last Monday, and from the first day we were won over by Gérald's warm welcome. The route to Derborence, suspended in the greenery and crests of Argentina, was rewarded by Jean Michel's hospitality. It was a beautiful stage to Le Grall, the Rambert refuge, where the eight ibexes delighted us in an idyllic setting at 2583 m. The baths at Ovronnaz were restorative, with the TSD there and back, before the well-run Fenestral refuge, a paradise on earth. And the exhilarating route between Démecles and the Tourche refuge is really to be recommended, with its path over the void (you may need to add a few cables for feet that aren't very keen on climbing...). )
The descent via the croix de Javerne and the trou de l'Ours is well worth the effort... Our 260th anniversary reunion was a real pleasure and thank you Gilbert for all the information.... Collapse
Josette Mauron
from
Dijon
wrote on 4 August 2024
at
7h31
We returned a few days ago from the wonderful adventure that is the Tour des Muverans, our eyes, hearts and heads full of enchanting memories. We covered the route in an anti-clockwise direction, and I'd like to thank Gilbert, who was in charge of answering enquiries, for all the information, photos and other useful documents. Incidentally, we regret that we did not set off from Pont-de-Nant as he had suggested; it seemed preferable to us to choose Solalex, which is what we did. A bad choice: firstly, the pay car park is very (too) expensive. Secondly, as we had a fairly long car journey, we came the day before and slept there. And that, above all, was the wrong choice: the staff, only French compatriots it seems, are hardly friendly and rather off-putting, the prices are high for what is served and the smiles are absent. Fortunately, a short and pleasant first stop allowed us to discover Gérald's friendliness at La Varre! An unforgettable evening... The rest of the itinerary went very well: La Tourche, Sorniot, Lui d'Aout - everywhere, we were welcomed wonderfully, the food was excellent and the duvets clean. A special mention for Jean-Michel from Derborence: everything here is superlative! Back in our car, we left for a last night in Villars, where everything went well. We had cancelled at Solalex because we were disgusted by the first experience. Thank you all, and we look forward to returning to these beautiful mountains one day!
We returned a few days ago from the wonderful adventure that is the Tour des Muverans, with our eyes, hearts and heads full of enchanting memories.
We covered the route in an anti-clockwise direction, and I'd like to thank Gilbert, who was in charge of answering enquiries, for all the information, photos and other useful documents.
Incidentally, we regret that we did not set off from Pont-de-Nant as he had suggested; it seemed preferable to us to choose Solalex, which is what we did.
A bad choice: firstly, the pay car park is very (too) expensive. Secondly, as we had a fairly long car journey, we came the day before and slept there. And that, above all, was the wrong choice: the staff, only French compatriots it seems, are hardly friendly and rather off-putting, the prices are high for what is served and the smiles are absent.
Fortunately, a short and pleasant first stop allowed us to discover Gérald's friendliness at La Varre! An unforgettable evening...
The rest of the itinerary went very well: La Tourche, Sorniot, Lui d'Aout - everywhere, we were welcomed wonderfully, the food was excellent and the duvets clean.
A special mention for Jean-Michel from Derborence: everything here is superlative!
Back in our car, we left for a last night in Villars, where everything went well. We had cancelled at Solalex because we were disgusted by the first experience.
Thank you all, and we look forward to returning to these beautiful mountains one day! Collapse
Andréa
from
Grand Lancy
wrote on 23 July 2024
at
10h55
We set off from Derborence to do the tour in 4 days and three nights, following the directions on the site and Gilbert Carrard's invaluable advice. Thank you Gilbert! The first day (Derborence-Rambert) immediately plunged us into a beautiful mountain atmosphere, with still quite a bit of snow around the Col de la Forcla. The third day (Demècre-Pont du Nant) was tough but incredible, with aerial paths through the Dents de Morcles before we reached the Col des Martinets! The long descent from Martinets to Pont du Nant finished us off 🙂 Wonderful trip!
We set off from Derborence to do the tour in 4 days and three nights, following the directions on the site and Gilbert Carrard's invaluable advice. Thank you Gilbert!
The first day (Derborence-Rambert) immediately plunged us into a beautiful mountain atmosphere, with still quite a bit of snow around the Col de la Forcla. The third day (Demècre-Pont du Nant) was tough but incredible, with aerial paths through the Dents de Morcles before we reached the Col des Martinets! The long descent Martinets/Pont du Nant finished us off! 🙂
Magnificent trip!... Collapse
Annegien Kok
from
Amsterdam
wrote on 23 July 2024
at
10h26
We just returned from an awesome 4 day hike ( 17- 20 July 2024) . The weather was wonderful, no rain al all. We started at Ovronnaz chairlift to Jorasse and an easy walk to Cabane Demecre. O course we took a swim in lac de Fully. Next day too Pont du Nant; we skipped Passage col de Martinez ( advice from the nice ladies in cabane la Tourche) and walked alle the way down and up through the fields, passed chez Eugenie ( Rivella-stop) . Next day Pont de Nant-Derborende ( easy etappe) and the last Derborence_Ovronnaz. We skipped cabane Rambert and instead went straight down following the path down too the farm of Chamosense and walked further down too the Loutze (Rivella stop) and ended our great adventure in Ovronnaz.
We just returned from an awesome 4 day hike ( 17- 20 July 2024) .
The weather was wonderful, no rain al all. We started at Ovronnaz chairlift to Jorasse and an easy walk to Cabane Demecre. O course we took a swim in lac de Fully. Next day too Pont du Nant; we skipped Passage col de Martinez ( advice from the nice ladies in cabane la Tourche) and walked alle the way down and up through the fields, passed chez Eugenie ( Rivella-stop) . Next day Pont de Nant-Derborende ( easy etappe) and the last Derborence_Ovronnaz. We skipped cabane Rambert and instead went straight down following the path down too the farm of Chamosense and walked further down too the Loutze (Rivella stop) and ended our great adventure in Ovronnaz.... Collapse
Christian Mourier
from
Fontenu
wrote on 9 July 2024
at
11h58
Hello everyone! We're back from the Tour, which has 5 stages. A little too early this year, with the Derborence-Rambert stage taking more than 9 hours, because of the snow and the fact that the markers were invisible (under the snow). Our group of 4 decided to split into 2, with the option of returning to Derbo via the Jorasse chairlift, after an overnight stay at Lui D'Aout. (One of us had lung problems). Lots of flowers, and we escaped the rain for all 5 days! Thanks to all the staff at the refuges, with a +++ for Derborence, and to Gilbert for his advice on preparation.
Hello everyone!
We're back from the Tour, which has 5 stages.
A little too early this year, with the Derborence-Rambert stage taking more than 9 hours, because of the snow and the fact that the markers were invisible (under the snow).
Our group of 4 decided to split into 2, with the option of returning to Derbo via the Jorasse chairlift, after an overnight stay at Lui D'Aout. (One of us had lung problems).
Lots of flowers, and we escaped the rain for all 5 days!
Thanks to all the staff at the refuges, with a +++ for Derborence, and to Gilbert, for his preparation advice.... Collapse
Olivia and Damien
wrote on 14 August 2022
at
12h44
A sublime tour completed in 3 days, starting at Pont-de-Nant, with a stop at the Dorbon gite where we were warmly welcomed, both by the owners and by the other hikers. Then it was a fine climb up to the Fenestral hut, where we were again more than welcome, full and energised after a balmy night. What marvels we experienced during these 3 days, out of time, without a network, wandering through the fantastic landscapes Mother Nature has to offer. We had the chance to meet Gilbert just before the climb to the Col des Martinets, who gave us the energy we needed to finish this beautiful stage of the Tour des Muverans. Thanks to the Tour's official website, we were able to organise our rides perfectly. All we want to do is go back 🙂 Olivia and Damien, Neuchâtel.
A sublime tour completed in 3 days, starting at Pont-de-Nant, with a stop at the Dorbon gite where we were warmly welcomed, both by the owners and by the other hikers. Then it was a fine climb up to the Fenestral hut, where we were again more than welcome, full and energised after a balmy night.
What marvels we experienced during these 3 days, out of time, without a network, wandering through the fantastic landscapes Mother Nature has to offer.
We had the chance to meet Gilbert just before the climb to the Col des Martinets, who gave us the energy we needed to finish this beautiful stage of the Tour des Muverans.
Thanks to the Tour's official website, we were able to organise our rides perfectly. We just want to go back 🙂
Olivia and Damien, Neuchâtel.... Collapse
TdM
wrote on 8 August 2022
at
12h45
Our group of 11 from the Cévennes was happy to come to the cool of the Swiss Alps. Our 5-day trip was a marvel for everyone, and in everyone's opinion it went from strength to strength (we went clockwise). everyone enjoyed the intermediate stops, either for a tart, cheese or dried meat, and even the Rivella: a discovery. The landscapes, sometimes bucolic, sometimes mineral, are breathtaking. The accommodation is pleasant, and some of it offers magnificent scenery, providing a source of energy for the next stage. One thing that surprised and delighted us: if you want to see MtBlanc in all its splendour, along with its neighbours the Drus, etc., do the Tour des Muverans, or TdM for short, rather than the TMB, Tour du Mont-Blanc for short. The view of the M-Blanc massif is fabulous, and lasts for days... Another surprise was the appearance on the Col des Martinets of a balancing shaman hopping along this tricky section, which enabled some of us to pass the obstacle with our fingers in our noses. Thank you, thank you a thousand times over for all your hard work! Les Escapadeurs de St. Jean du Gard
Our group of 11 from the Cévennes was happy to come to the cool of the Swiss Alps. Our 5-day trip was a marvel for everyone and in everyone's opinion went from strength to strength (we did it clockwise). everyone enjoyed the intermediate stops either for a pie, cheese or dried meat, and even the Rivella: a discovery.
even the Rivella: a discovery.
The landscapes, sometimes bucolic, sometimes mineral, are breathtaking. The accommodation is pleasant, and some of it offers magnificent scenery, providing a source of energy for the next stage.
One thing that surprised and delighted us: if you want to see MtBlanc in all its splendour, along with its neighbours the Drus, etc., do the Tour des Muverans, or TdM for short, rather than the TMB, Tour du Mont-Blanc for short. The view of the M-Blanc massif is fabulous, and lasts for days...
Another surprise was the appearance on the Col des Martinets of a balancing shaman hopping along this tricky section, which enabled some of us to pass the obstacle with our fingers in our noses.
Thank you, thank you a thousand times over for all your hard work!
Les Escapadeurs de St. Jean du Gard... Collapse
TdM
wrote on 8 August 2022
at
12h00
Superb 5-day solo tour at the end of July 2022 to make the most of the scenery, fauna, flora... and the huts! Day 1: Derborence - Pont de Nant Day 2: Pont de Nant - La Tourche (via the alternative route via Trou à l'Ours/Euzanne/Croix de Javerne) Day 3: La Tourche - Demècre (via the alternative route that passes below the ridges via Chalet Neuf) Day 4: Demècre - Rambert Day 5: Rambert - Derborence It's true that the 3rd day's stage was very short. But I was lucky enough to spend the afternoon watching a dozen ibex that had taken up residence in the area around the Demècre hut, and the place itself is simply magical, with an almost 360° view of the surroundings. And above all, what a sunset! A real favourite! As for choosing the alternative routes, I hike alone and am sometimes prone to vertigo, so be careful. Note that these trails are not at all "boring" and are surprisingly varied in terms of scenery! You should also know that the Trou à l'Ours is literally a hole, a narrow passage through a rocky mass, and that it can be difficult to cross with very large rucksacks and without the help of a second person (to pass the rucksacks). On a slightly unrelated but not overly serious note, the region is suffering badly from drought and a lack of rainfall this year. Some of the rivers you can see on the maps are completely dry and you can't count on them to provide you with water... My water filter came in extremely handy on this tour, so that I could drink the water from the Tourche, Demècre and Rambert rivers, tap water which is... Read more
Superb 5-day solo tour at the end of July 2022 to make the most of the landscapes, wildlife, flora and cabins!
Day 1: Derborence - Pont de Nant
Day 2: Pont de Nant - La Tourche (via the Trou à l'Ours/Euzanne/Croix de Javerne route)
Day 3: La Tourche - Demècre (via the alternative route that passes beneath the ridges via Chalet Neuf)
Day 4: Demècre - Rambert
Day 5: Rambert - Derborence
It's true that the 3rd day's stage was very short. But I was lucky enough to spend the afternoon watching a dozen ibex that had taken up residence in the area around the Demècre hut, and the place itself is simply magical, with an almost 360° view of the surroundings. And above all, what a sunset! A real favourite!
As for choosing the alternative routes, I hike alone and am sometimes prone to vertigo, so be careful. Note that these trails are not at all "boring" and are surprisingly varied in terms of scenery! You should also know that the Trou à l'Ours is literally a hole, a narrow passage through a mass of rock, and that it can be difficult to cross with very large rucksacks and without the help of a second person (to pass the rucksacks).
On a slightly unrelated but not overly serious note, the region is suffering badly from drought and a lack of rainfall this year. Some of the rivers that you can see on the maps are completely dry and you can't count on them for supplies... My water filter came in extremely handy on this tour so that I could drink the water from the Tourche, Demècre and Rambert rivers, tap water which is basically undrinkable.
To conclude, it was a magnificent tour with a wide variety of landscapes, plenty of wildlife, almost impeccable signposting (it was a bit tricky in the scree between Rambert and the Forcle lakes, but otherwise perfect) and top-notch huts!
I wish a lot of fun to the next people who embark on this incredible tour!... Collapse
TdM
wrote on 8 August 2022
at
10h44
This summer of 2022 was a truly extraordinary experience for my family and me, and a real surprise for us. Indeed, for the first time in over 20 years, prompted by the international situation and global warming, we've left Majorca and Puglia, our two usual regions for our annual holiday, behind. Instead of aperitifs on the beach, our son wants to take us for a walk. What a funny idea! Without any conviction, we left our car in Solalex on 21 July. Bags on our backs and hands clutching our brand new babies, we set off up the 4x4 road to Anzeinde, leaving behind a path that a hiker we'd met in the car park had judged too steep for us. Our looks leave no doubt as to our abilities... After much effort and much grumbling, we arrived at a gà ®te called La Varre. The first thing we noticed was that the proprietor was not stingy with either his kindness, the rations served or his sound advice! Following on from this, in the afternoon, full and rested, we made our way down to the Auberge du Pont-de-Nant, with an idea germinating in our heads, thanks to that wonderful Gérald de La Varre, to continue the next day in the direction of the La Tourche hut, along a pleasant and relatively shaded path, passing through places with names that sing so well of the terroir of our mountains - Euzanne, Javerne... When we arrived at the Tourche hut, we were greeted by a smiling caretaker and her extraordinary tarts, so we were able to quench our thirst for energy and boost our spirits! What's more, we met our namesake there, a well-informed connoisseur with infectious enthusiasm, who finally convinced us to continue our journey, albeit at our own pace.... Read more
This summer of 2022 was a truly extraordinary experience for my family and me, and a real surprise for us. Indeed, for the first time in over 20 years, prompted by the international situation and global warming, we've left Majorca and Puglia, our two usual regions for our annual holiday, behind. Instead of aperitifs on the beach, our son wants to take us for a walk. What a funny idea!
Without any conviction, we left our car in Solalex on 21 July. Bags on our backs and hands clutching our brand new babies, we set off up the 4x4 road to Anzeinde, leaving behind a path that a hiker we'd met in the car park had judged too steep for us. Our looks leave no doubt as to our abilities...
After much effort and much grumbling, we arrived at a gà ®te called La Varre. The first thing we noticed was that the proprietor was not stingy with either his kindness, the rations served or his sound advice!
Following on from this, in the afternoon, full and rested, we made our way down to the Auberge du Pont-de-Nant, with an idea germinating in our heads, thanks to that wonderful Gérald de La Varre, to continue the next day in the direction of the La Tourche hut, along a pleasant and relatively shaded path, passing through places with names that sing so well of the terroir of our mountains - Euzanne, Javerne...
When we arrived at the Tourche hut, we were greeted by a smiling caretaker and her extraordinary tarts, so we were able to quench our thirst for energy and boost our spirits!
What's more, we met our namesake there, a well-informed connoisseur with infectious enthusiasm, who finally convinced us to continue our journey, albeit at our own pace. With our map unfurled and our smartphone in hand, he helped us make the calls we needed to ensure we had roofs over our heads and places to stay during the stages we planned together, taking into account our lack of experience...
Six days later, having admired some absolutely extraordinary scenery, having seen several ibexes and two or three marmots, my eyes and head full of memories, proud as can be to have really completed this wonderful Tour des Muverans, I had a strange feeling when I got back behind the wheel. Proud and happy, tired, yes, but above all sad to be leaving these mountains and all the people I've met.
But in the end, one thing is certain: we're going to be leaving Puglia and Mallorca behind a lot more! Collapse