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Col de Larche walks
Lake Roburent
Visorando Member
8.29 mi
+2,195 ft
-2,198 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
One of the most beautiful lakes in Haute-Ubaye. An easy hike with a slightly steep start, but it can be shortened if necessary.
Lake Roburent via the Feuillas and Scaletta passes
13.34 mi
+5,312 ft
-5,302 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A beautiful, long hike combining mountain passes (Feuillas and Scaletta), lakes (Orrenaye and Roburent) and fortifications straddling the border between France and Italy.
Col de Larche – Rifugio della Gardetta
10.06 mi
+4,019 ft
-2,877 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
On this fourth day, you’ll head briefly back into France to walk through the Orrenaye valley with its magnificent lake. You’ll return to Italy at the Col du Ruburent, then enjoy the beauty of Lake Ruburent as you walk around it. You’ll cross the very rocky Passo della Scaletta, which contrasts with the mountain pastures as you climb to the Passo della Gardetta.
A circular route from the Val Maira to the Ubaye Valley
43.80 mi
+14,711 ft
-14,708 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
This cross-border route consists of 5 stages. It runs partly through the Val Maira, one of the four valleys of Occitan Piedmont in Italy, and through the Ubaye Valley in France. The first stage is deliberately short. This allows you to drive to Ponte Maira and start the hike on the same day.Allow around 3 hours’ drive from the Roya Valley or the Ubaye Valley.
Walks near Col de Larche
Larche - Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage
17.35 mi
+5,102 ft
-5,633 ft
12h 25
Difficult
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Étape de la traversée des Alpes par le GR®5 de Larche à Saint Dalmas le Selvage. Passage dans le Parc National du Mercantour sauvage et authentique puis transition entre la Haute Tinée et le Vallon de Jalorgues avec un passage sur la plus haute route d'Europe vers le Col de la Bonnette.
Larche – Chiappera
Association / Club / Walk leader
10.20 mi
+3,369 ft
-3,494 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Larche (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This stage will take you to the pretty Vallon de la Montagnette, then on to the Col des Monges, which offers a stunning view of the Southern Alps.
Bacchi Rossi Refuge - Vens Lakes Refuge
4.60 mi
+2,359 ft
-807 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Argentera (Cuneo)
On thissecond day of the Tour of Mount Aiga from the Ferrere Refuge, you will pass through Plan de Belvédère, where there is a tin shelter overlooking the Rio Forneris valley and a fountain. You will also pass below Lake Emma, Monte Peiron at 2,796 m and Pointe Testa di Garbe at 2,749 m, to arrive, after a few hairpin bends, at Col de Fer at 2,584 m. You will then head towards Small Pass of Tortisse and the Vens Refuge, the end of this stage.
Campo Base mountain hut – Saint-Ours
10.65 mi
+3,799 ft
-3,412 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
A lovely walk that begins with a steep, winding climb followed by a descent offering remarkable views.
Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (5) Refuge Campo Base - Larche
9.01 mi
+3,560 ft
-3,451 ft
7h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
Last stage of this trek around Chambeyron mountain range, taking you back to France through Col de Sautron. You'll find yourself in superb wildlife setting when arriving at the pass.
Chiappera - Chambeyron Refuge
7.10 mi
+4,344 ft
-1,145 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Acceglio (Cuneo)
A lovely stage featuring a beautiful climb to the Stroppia Waterfall and the Lac des Neuf Couleurs.
Gardetta Mountain Hut – Marmora
11.77 mi
+1,906 ft
-5,551 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Canosio (Cuneo)
On this sixth day, you’ll walk alongside Rocca la Meja, then cross two magnificent passes (Ancoccia and del Mulo). Along the way, you’ll come across many more structures from the Vallo Alpino. The long descent into the valley offers a chance to relax by the shores of Lake Resile. You’ll then need to pass through the many small hamlets that make up Marmora before arriving at the Locanda Ceaglio.
Saint-Ours – Larche
5.26 mi
+1,102 ft
-1,417 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Meyronnes (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Return to the starting point in Larche via theGRP® de la Frontière Fortifiée.
Camp des Fourches - Ferrere Refuge
6.25 mi
+1,381 ft
-2,615 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage (Alpes-Maritimes)
This first stage of the Tour du Mont Aiga starts from Camp des Fourches on the Bonette road and, via the Col des Fourches, descends into the large Salso Moreno valley, which you climb back up to the Col de Pouriac. From the Col de Pouriac, you quickly reach Bassa di Colombart and then, after a long descent through the mountain pastures, the charming village of Ferrere. You may encounter flocks of sheep in Salso Moreno and, at night, the wolves that prey on them.
Le Pra – Vens Mountain Hut
4.69 mi
+2,792 ft
-417 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage (Alpes-Maritimes)
A first day to stretch your legs and discover the magnificent natural setting of the Vens lakes.
Note: as this route ends in Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, it is advisable, if possible, to park a second car in Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée to shuttle back to the starting point. Otherwise, allow around €25 for the taxi journey from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée to Le Pra, but please note that booking is required a few hours in advance.