Jérôme Vasseur
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Published route(s)
Col du Cheval de Bois circular via Lac de Prelles
9.27 mi
+3,448 ft
-3,435 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Champoléon (Hautes-Alpes)
This fairly easily accessible pass is located at the bottom of the Champoléon valley. You can make a circular loop by taking a little-used path that climbs parallel to the Prelles waterfall, passes by the small Lac de Prelles lake before reaching the Col du Cheval de Bois pass. Then descend via the marked trail that passes by the Refuge du Pré de la Chaumette.
Walk around Lake L’Estang
6.40 mi
+2,831 ft
-2,835 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A short, wild mid-mountain walk that alternates between forest paths and grassy areas, with some very beautiful views. Starting from the hamlet of Les Richards, this walk is easy and makes for a pleasant warm-up before tackling a more challenging hike.