Description
Waymarked in yellow, the alpine variant leaves the classic GR to pass between the Bavella needles. A zigzagging climb, slabs fitted with handrails, exposed sections and then a steep descent through scree: it is one of the most spectacular sections on the island.
Its high point, at around 1,660 m, offers a close-up view of the granite towers. It is markedly more technical than the main route, which skirts the massif along the contour to the Col de Bavella.
Avoid it if you suffer from vertigo or if the rock is wet: hikers are rescued here every season.
Tips
- Only in dry, settled weather.
- Not recommended for anyone prone to vertigo or carrying a very heavy pack.