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Col de Longet (2701m) walks
The Saint-Veran observatory and the Pic de Château-Renard
Visorando Member
9.11 mi
+3,422 ft
-3,422 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
This route in A/R takes you through enchanting surroundings to the beautiful Saint-Véran observatory, where you can then flirt with the 3,000 m mark (2,989 m) by climbing to the Pic de Château Renard for one last effort.
Friendly marmots will accompany you along the way, guaranteed to steal your heart.
Longet Pass
4.61 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,211 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A round trip to Col de Longet, along a wide, very pleasant valley.
The climb is steady, passing through forest and mountain pastures before reaching rocky terrain.
Variations: see § Practical information*
This hike can be done on snowshoes up to (3). See § Practical information**
Snowshoeing to the Col de Longet
4.71 mi
+2,211 ft
-2,211 ft
5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A snow-covered forest and white expanses surrounded by peaks await you. The view from the pass offers a high mountain panorama.
Pic de Château Renard – Col du Longet
15.46 mi
+3,573 ft
-3,570 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A high-mountain ride taking in Saint-Véran, the highest inhabited village in Europe. A beautiful climb up to the Pic de Château Renard observatory, with magnificent views. To finish, a lovely technical descent from the Col du Longet.
Walks near Col de Longet (2701m)
Refuge de la Blanche - Maljasset
10.03 mi
+1,532 ft
-3,494 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
Here, the names change from white to black with great dexterity. Indeed, the passage from Queyras, Refuge de la Blanche, to Ubaye is via the Col de la Noire. Original, isn't it?
Refuge de la Blanche – Franco Boerio Bivouac
8.91 mi
+4,465 ft
-2,543 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
A foray into the Haute Ubaye to round off the route in style at its highest point. With the option of watching the sunset from the summit of the Bric de Rubren.
The route deliberately moves away from the border to take the easiest route up the hill.
Refuge de la Blanche – Le Raux
11.04 mi
+2,641 ft
-4,770 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
On the second day of this trip, the plan is to walk the Tour de la Tête des Toillies and finish the day with a long walk back to Le Raux.
Agnel Mountain Hut – La Monta Mountain Hut
8.25 mi
+1,434 ft
-4,390 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
The third stage of this journey presents no major difficulties, with exceptional views around the lakes. Only the descent from the Col Vieux to the Refuge de la Monta quickly takes its toll on your legs.
The abundance of flora makes this stage even more beautiful.
Col Agnel - L'Echalp
7.80 mi
+2,090 ft
-4,961 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
Fifth stage with the recommended ascent of Pain de Sucre.
Saint-Véran – Agnel Mountain Hut
9.64 mi
+3,963 ft
-2,103 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the second stage ofthe GR®®58, but it takes a variant route via the Col de Saint-Véran or the Col de la Cavale and includes an ascent to an altitude of 3,000 metres at the Pic de Caramantran. There’s a magnificent view of Mount Viso at the highest point of this route. At the start of the season, there were still plenty of snowfields. This is a very wild route, which I recommend as an alternative to the Col de Chamoussière path, which tends to be quite busy.
Saint Véran - Col Agnel
8.02 mi
+3,468 ft
-1,683 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
The fourth stage takes you towards the Italian border, offering beautiful views of Mont Viso.
From Saint-Véran to Larche: Ubaye Transfrontière
49.21 mi
+20,728 ft
-21,916 ft
5 days
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
A fantastic Franco-Italian ride between Saint-Véran and Larche! It will take you through strange places, from the solitary, green rocky landscapes of Saint-Véran to the fantastical, almost Dolomite-like terrain of the massif between Chambeyron and Orrenaye.
Saint Véran – Refuge de la Blanche
10.15 mi
+4,537 ft
-3,035 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
This serves as an introduction to a cross-border trek between Saint-Véran and Larche. We set off from the mountain pastures for a gentle approach to the border, through a rocky and colourful landscape that can at times be quite disorientating. There are no real difficulties, but a good understanding of how to read the terrain is sometimes necessary to avoid losing your way.
The Refuge de la Blanche, starting from Saint-Véran
8.69 mi
+1,814 ft
-945 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
Via the Grand Canal, now completely disused, a long crossing opposite the Grande Tête des Toillies, ending at the Refuge de la Blanche and then at the observatory car park.