Aiguille Large de Mary is a nice peak situated in Chambeyron group near Aiguille Pierre Andrè (Alpes de Haute Provence, Ubaye province).
Mountain main interests are climbing and hiking. In fact Normal route to the summit is a simply
hike, but the trail really offers some magnificent views over Marinet Lakes and Aiguille de Chambeyron.
Aiguille Large' East face is a very nice cliff having a spectacular climbing route with extra-quality
orange and black quartzite equipped with bolts.

Getting There

From Saint Paul sur l'Ubaye by car (D25) to the small village of Maljasset (mt. 1905)- parking before the village.

Red Tape

Cars in Maljasset village are not allowed. Leave them in the parking before entering the village.

Huts and Campings

There is an equipped camping open in summer in Saint Paul sur l'Ubaye.

In Maljasset' village can stay in Refuge CAF Maljasset (French Alpine Club - CAF, mt. 1905), 60 beds, always open, phone 04 92 84 34 04.
REFUGE CAF MALJASSET

Hiking

Near Aiguille Large summit - Photo Silvia Mazzani

Reaching Marinet Lakes - Photo Silvia Mazzani

AIGUILLE LARGE DE MARY NORMAL ROUTE

From Maljasset cross Ubaye river (bridge), going toward right and taking in the beginning a dirty route for Maurin Col, then a good path which rises to reach a grassy terrace (m. 2045), going into Mary Valley. At the "upper shepherd's hut" mt. 2380 (little stones'hut unguarded) leave the main trail and go towards right; a good path ascents towards Marinet Lakes. From the basin where the beautiful lakes lie, go toward right, rising along a valley which leads at Col Large. From here an easy scramble towards right reachs Aiguille Large de Mary's top (3 hours from Maljasset).

Meteo

METEO ALPI

Guidebooks and maps

"Alpes du Sud, Provence" by Hervè Galley - Editions Olizane
"La grimpe en Ubaye" by Colin Michel, CAF

Maps:

IGN 3538ET Aiguilles de Chambeyron - Cols de Larche et de Vars
IGN 3637OT Mont Viso - St-Véran - Aiguilles

Images

				$Marinet Lakes from Aiguille Large\' summit$

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