The Crêtes de la Sciau
A hike through the high meadows that will offer you a magnificent panorama from Vercors to the Ecrins.
This loop, accessible to all, crosses the gentle landscapes of mountain pastures to reach a ridge line adorned with Scots pines, revealing a 360° panorama at La Croix de la Roche. The views are breathtaking over the Valbonnais valley, the Salette mountains, the Dévoluy chain, the Obiou and the Matheysin plateau.
Route details
From the car park of the church in Saint Michel en Beaumont take the direction of Col de Pierre Grosse via La Ceintura, Le Cercle and La Chèvre on a small road.
From this crossroads, follow Clos Ternaud, La Croix de La Roche, Les Grands Clos and Combe des Ailes
From there join Le Soulier and return to Saint Michel en Beaumont via La Versanne and the Ceinture. On the way back, discover the small cabin recently renovated.
Pets welcome
Car park
Opening
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
More details
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Go there
Latitude : 44.867835
Longitude : 5.89886
Height : 1203
Place Auguste Traimier
38350 Saint-Michel-en-Beaumont
Go there
From Grenoble take the A48 motorway, exit 8: direction Gap Briançon Vizille Stations de l’Oisans then the N85 via Vizille - Laffrey or the D529 via La Motte d'Aveillans - La Mure - St Michel en Beaumont
Information updated on 25/03/2026
by Isère Attractivité
