From Le Casset to Le Lauzet

In the evening, the inhabitants of Le Monêtier, Le Casset and Le Lauzet love to run, cycle or walk along this trail, to the gentle purring sound of the River Guisane, which brings a little bit of freshness on hot summer days.

Saint Claude’s church in Le Casset
With its disproportionately high spire, the Casset church never goes unnoticed. Its four-sided Comtois steeple was modelled on the collegiate church in Briançon. The church is listed as a Historic Monument and is placed under the protection of Saint Claude. In its present condition, it dates from the 18th century. The previous building was constructed prior to the 16th century. Inside, the eye is immediately attracted by the choir ogives, creating an intimate atmosphere, particularly since the unusually large spire does not suggest an interior of such a small size. The choir was rebuilt in 1716-1717, probably after the previous chapel burnt down. Traces from this period can be seen on the keystone. The wrought-iron choir gate has the inscription "HM 1717", a date that can also be seen in the apse, on the wrought iron railing of the impost of the axial window, and on the baptismal font.

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Description
From the car park, go up the main village street, passing the church and the windmill, and continue along Rue du Lauzet. Then turn left after the Rebanchon gîte to cross the torrent. Turn right just after the bridge and then follow the yellow panels. The path goes around the foot of the Fontenil valley, near the village of the same name, before crossing Les Boussardes. From there, the rest of the trail is on the local tarmac road, leading you to the heart of the valley’s highest village. You follow the same route on the way back.
- Departure : Village of Le Casset, Le Monêtier-les-Bains
- Towns crossed : Le Monêtier-les-Bains
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Julien Charron
julien.charron@ecrins-parcnational.fr
Recommandations
Please keep to the path and don’t tread on the vegetation in the meadows. NB: you can opt for the route going back along the old tarmac road.

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Information desks
Information center "le Casset" (summer only)
Le Casset, 05220 Le Monêtier-les-bains
http://www.ecrins-parcnational.fr/
brianconnais@ecrins-parcnational.fr
04 92 24 53 27
At the entrance of the hamlet of "le Casset" and near the core zone of the Park, a stop before or after your walk... Projections, documentation, books of the Park. Free admission. All animations of the Park are free unless otherwise stated.
Maison du Parc du Briançonnais
Place Médecin-Général Blanchard, 05100 Briançon
http://www.ecrins-parcnational.fr/
brianconnais@ecrins-parcnational.fr
04 92 21 08 49
Located at the foot of the medieval town fortified by Vauban, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 2008, the Maison du Parc Briançon is a welcoming place of information exchange. Three floors of exhibition to discover : the natural and cultural heritage, the museum of the history of skiing in Briançon. Documentation, maps, guidebooks, books and products of the Park. Guided tours for groups by reservation. Free admission.
Transport
Le Casset bus stop on the Briançon - Le Monêtier-les-Bains line (05voyageurs.com).
Access and parking
From the N91, follow the D300 for 1 km to the village of Le Casset.
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