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Col de Montgenèvre walks
Mont de la Plane or Sommet de la Loubatière
Visorando Member
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.
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.
The Tour du Prarial
3.68 mi
+784 ft
-771 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Montgenèvre (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant circular route through the forest along the watershed. You first follow the Durance, which is then just a small stream and which will eventually flow into the Rhône and then the Mediterranean. The circular route ends along the Doire, another small stream that is a tributary of the Po, which in turn flows into the Adriatic Sea.
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.
Walks near Col de Montgenèvre
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.
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 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.
From Val des Prés to La Chalp
15.95 mi
+4,905 ft
-3,868 ft
11h 35
Difficult
Departure from Val-des-Prés (Hautes-Alpes)
This thirteenth stage marks the start of the crossing of the Queyras Massif. From La Vachette, the previous day’s trail joins the GR®5. After a flat start, the forest path winds its way along the banks of the Durance as it descends towards the hamlet of L’Envers du Fontenil, before climbing up to a fortification at the foot of the Fort des Trois Têtes and then crossing the remarkable Pont d’Asfeld. The GR®5 climbs to the Cité Vauban in Briançon, one of France’s finest fortified towns, and descends via the Portes d’Embrun to the Parc de la Schappe. It heads south towards Villar-Saint-Pancrace, then veers off towards Les Ayes via the hamlets of La Mourande, Sachas and Soubeyran, from where it climbs to the Chapelle Saint-Laurent, then on to Le Lauzin, before reaching the Chalets des Ayes. It reaches the Col des Ayes, descends the opposite slope, joins a track at L’Eychaillon and turns left onto it, running alongside the Torrent de la Rivière as far as Brunissard and then La Chalp.
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.
Briançon - La Chalp
14.64 mi
+4,544 ft
-3,389 ft
10h 40
Difficult
Departure from Briançon (Hautes-Alpes)
Étape de la Grande Traversée des Alpes de Briançon à La Chalp par le Col des Ayes.
Pamplinet - Refuge du Chardonnet
8.03 mi
+2,546 ft
-135 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This section corresponds to the second stage of the crossing of France, following the 45th parallel. This stage is magnificent and can be a hike in its own right. You follow the Clarée valley and discover beautiful waterfalls before climbing up to the Refuge du Chardonnet.
Refuge de la Chardouse - Pamplinet
10.60 mi
+3,166 ft
-3,681 ft
7h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Oulx (Torino)
This is the first stage of a journey that will take you across France, following the 45th parallel as closely as possible (within 10 km). To truly cross France and avoid going back and forth, the starting point is in Italy. However, it is possible to start from Pamplinet and climb up to the Col de Désertes to start from the French-Italian border.
Refuge des Fonts de Cervières – Andrea Tornior Bivouac
9.76 mi
+4,888 ft
-3,291 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A fairly alpine stage of the Queyras Transfrontière, featuring the ascent of a magnificent 3,000-metre peak: Le Grand Glaiza.
The start of this stage is accessible by car via Cervières on the D902 from Briançon, then the D89T through Cervières.
Strada del Valle Argentera
22.07 mi
+2,533 ft
-4,052 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sestriere (Torino)
A wonderful mountain bike ride from Sestrières to the Valle d’Argent. A stunning spot at the bottom of a beautiful, unspoilt valley. Waterfalls, rivers… well worth a visit. The climb back up to Sestrières is a bit technical.