Taillefer Mount, 2 857m.

Description

Taillefer is the highest peak surrounding ! From its 2857m, enjoy an exceptional view of all surrounding mountains. The panoramic view is breathtaking !
This is a relatively easy access top, but you have to deserve it...

You start from Combe Oursière (1670m), by the road to the lake Poursollet. There, a military monument reminds that 3 military men have died in an avalanche in 1976. Take the meandering way that goes up in the combe. Then the way follows nicely to the South, turning around Brouffier edge. If you take this way to the end, it will lead you to the lake. You better keep on the curved edge in East direction (following the cairns), then South to the Pas de la Mine, following beacons among the rocks. Keep on diagonal crossing bto reach the Pas de la Mine (2414m high). Then take the steep path up to the North, it then snakes at the foot of the rocky edge. At the end of the edge, either you continue to the Little Taillefer, or you get down to Grand Van South pass. Little before the pass, cross the névé to South-East to reach Draveda Edge by a steep diagonal. Follow the edge to North to the submit (2857m). Thre, you can enjoy the beautiful panorama. Get down by the same way.