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The Col du Chaberton
Visorando Member
6.46 mi
+2,904 ft
-2,907 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
The Col du Chaberton precedes the summit of the same name; the hike starting from Montgenèvre takes the hiker through two distinct areas: the new ski resort and the old military fortifications.
Chaberton
8.80 mi
+4,229 ft
-4,229 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This summit overlooks Montgenèvre, as well as the entire Petite Durance valley and Briançon in particular. A fort with eight turrets supporting eight cannons was built here. This colossal work, carried out by the Italian army and intended to fire heavy shells at Briançon, was useless because, at the start of the war, French artillery fire destroyed this magnificent structure. But today, the ruins, now French, stand the test of time and offer a surprising view.
Crête de Chalvet via the Tête des Fournéous
7.57 mi
+2,782 ft
-2,782 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
Hike to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Écrins, from Sirac to Meije and Cerces. Panoramic view of the Italian peaks of Piedmont and some of the peaks of Queyras.
Cols de la Lauze and Cols des Frères Mineurs
8.36 mi
+2,848 ft
-2,825 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
A visit to two passes at the head of the Vallon des Frères Mineurs in the Montgenèvre ski resort.
La Croix du Vallon, setting off from Montgenèvre
11.80 mi
+4,623 ft
-4,623 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This very long hike starting from Montgenèvre will first take you through the forest before reaching a high-altitude pass. After a short descent, you’ll continue along a mountain-side path offering beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, before carrying on through wilder and more challenging terrain. With several stony and steep sections, this hike is suitable for experienced walkers.
The Pointe des Rochers Charniers
11.50 mi
+4,879 ft
-4,872 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
Behind the famous and very popular Mont Chaberton lies a magnificent, little-known but equally impressive ridge. This route takes you there after a pleasant climb through the forest and mountain pastures of the Col des Fonds, before descending via the Italian side of the ridge.
Please note: this route is reserved for experienced walkers accustomed to long hikes, as it includes some very steep and stony sections. I strongly recommend bringing walking poles to make the ascent and descent of the ridge easier.
Serre-Thibaud from Montgenèvre
7.36 mi
+2,172 ft
-2,172 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This route, starting from Montgenèvre, will take you to the mountain pastures of Col des Fonds and along a beautiful ridge, reaching a highest point of 2,549 m after a pleasant climb through the forest.
Cresta Nera, starting from Montgenèvre
12.63 mi
+5,098 ft
-5,112 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This very long route starting from Montgenèvre first passes through a beautiful forest before reaching the Col du Chaberton. After a short descent, the route continues through a second wooded area before reaching the Cresta Nera.
Sestrières Wood and Torrent du Vallon, starting from Montgenèvre
9.04 mi
+2,585 ft
-2,589 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
A walk through a beautiful, open forest canopy dominated by larch trees, which grow alongside a few deciduous trees such as oaks, alders and birches. Higher up, the forest features other conifers, including various species of pine and fir, where the bird cherry grows. The path is lined with beautiful flowering willowherbs and coltsfoot. From the Bois des Bans, there is a stunning view over the Clarée valley. This walk is classified as difficult as there are a few sections with steep, challenging gradients.
Le Brousset and the Durance Valley
5.31 mi
+1,217 ft
-1,234 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
A very beautiful, easy walk through the larch forest. It runs alongside the Bois du Prarial before taking a lovely path (Le Brousset) which offers magnificent panoramic views of Mont Chaberton and the summit of La Loubatière. You then head towards the headwaters of the Durance, which converge in a beautiful glacial cirque dominated by the Sommet de Château Jouan and the Janus military fortification. The walk ends as you follow the river along its left bank.
The Grand Charvia from Montgenèvre
6.94 mi
+2,641 ft
-2,625 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This walk, starting from Montgenèvre, passes through a beautiful forest before reaching a vast natural terrace offering superb panoramic views, particularly of the Grand Charvia, the small pass and the surrounding mountains.
San Gervasio Gorges, starting from Montgenèvre
5.20 mi
+965 ft
-965 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This easy route, which crosses the French-Italian border, will allow you to discover the magnificent San Gervasio Gorges, the stream that flows through them, and the charming village of Clavière.
Le Chenaillet, Le Grand Charvia and the Sommet de la Loubatière
9.42 mi
+3,501 ft
-3,481 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This long circular route starting from Montgenèvre first takes you through a beautiful forest before reaching the high-altitude areas of Les Gondrans and L’Aigle. The three peaks over 2,500 m along the route offer superb panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
Mont de la Plane or Sommet de la Loubatière
5.69 mi
+2,421 ft
-2,405 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike starting from the Montgenèvre resort towards a border peak offering a fantastic panorama of the surrounding French-Italian summits.
The Lakes Circuit starting from Montgenèvre
8.78 mi
+1,959 ft
-3,120 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This walk, starting from the Télémix des Chalmettes, will allow you to enjoy several magnificent viewpoints, such as the Grand Charvia or Lake Gignoux, and to discover the eight lakes near the route, all whilst taking in a magnificent view of the Clarée Valley.
Le Chalvet from Montgenèvre
5.31 mi
+2,507 ft
-2,533 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This circular walk starting from Montgenèvre will take you to the high-altitude area of Le Chalvet after a pleasant climb through the forest. All the while, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Clarée Valley and the surrounding mountains.
Circular Fenils starting from Césane
7.26 mi
+1,644 ft
-1,631 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cesana Torinese (Torino)
A particularly pleasant circular route above the Doria Riparia valley, which links Césane to Oulx and joins the main route leading to Turin and the Fréjus Tunnel. From Fenils, there’s a lovely view of the ski slopes at Sestrières.
Fort Janus
4.44 mi
+922 ft
-945 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
A magnificent walk discovering the forts that once protected Briançon from Italian invasion.
Breathtaking 360° panorama.
The Small Pass via Lac Gignoux
6.08 mi
+1,014 ft
-1,811 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This route, starting from the Sommet des Anges and accessible via the Télémix des Chalmettes followed by the Télésiège des Gondrans, will allow you to discover several magnificent viewpoints as you pass through the Col du Gondran and its small lake, Lac Gignoux, the Col de Gimont and the small pass of Collet Vert.
The Chenaillet Geological Trail via the lakes
4.33 mi
+1,286 ft
-2,080 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This high-altitude route will allow you to explore the famous Chenaillet Geological Trail, as well as Lac de Chaussé and the source of the Doire. This walk is accessible via the Chalmettes Télémix and the Gondrans chairlift.
The Fort de l'Infernet from the Sommet des Anges
5.58 mi
+997 ft
-1,007 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
In summer, when the Montgenèvre ski lifts are open, there is an easy walk to the Fort de l'Infernet, which offers exceptional views of the Briançon valleys from the top station of the Gondrans chairlift.
Cime Saurel from Montgenèvre
9.61 mi
+784 ft
-2,766 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
This high-altitude walk, accessible from the Télémix des Chalmettes and the Gondrans chairlift, will allow you to discover several magnificent spots such as Lake Gignoux and the Cime Saurel, all whilst enjoying stunning views of the surrounding peaks.
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