Around Les Garrets

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A 3-day mountain hike going from refuge to refuge.
The daily stages are relatively short (3 to 5 hours), making it accessible to people of average fitness.
Wildlife (marmots, chamois, ibex and birds of prey) can be spotted quite easily at higher altitudes.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.67 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3 days 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 4,055 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 4,108 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 8,642 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 6,063 ft

Photos

Bouquetin au col de la petite Cayolle
Le Pas du Lausson
La tête ronde
Le lac d'Allos au petit matin

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
    Refuge de la Cantonnière - Col de la Cayolle

    Refuge de la Cantonnière – Col de la Cayolle

    ↔3.32 mi ↗1,677 ft ↘351 ft
    A climb that offers views of different levels of the mountain: meadows, coniferous forest and alpine pastures.
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  2. 2
    Col de la Cayolle - Refuge du Lac d'Allos

    Col de la Cayolle – Lac d’Allos Mountain Hut

    ↔4.49 mi ↗1,204 ft ↘1,312 ft
    A climb to a pass, followed by a descent of roughly the same length, with two beautiful lakes to admire. This walk also gives you the chance to compare the two sides of the mountain, which are quite different.
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  3. E
    Refuge du Lac d'Allos - Refuge de la Cantonnière

    Lac d’Allos Mountain Hut – La Cantonnière Mountain Hut

    ↔6.84 mi ↗1,253 ft ↘2,493 ft
    The final stage, which is longer than the other two, takes you back to the starting point.
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Notes

This route passes through multiple protected areas, which may be subject to special regulations:

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
jeanmorb
jeanmorb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A wonderful walk, especially in mid-September (fewer walkers and the chance to go for a swim).

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