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Col des Alaris walks
Crête de la Couagne and Col des Alaris
Visorando Member
5.10 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,565 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Barcelonnette (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Cross the communal forest to reach the Crête de la Couagne. A refreshing walk in the foothills of the Chapeau du Gendarme, featuring a variety of woodland habitats (sequoia, larch, etc.). The route alternates between forest tracks and footpaths. Beautiful colours in autumn.
Walks near Col des Alaris
From Pra Loup 1600 via Coste Belle to La Dalle en Pente
2.45 mi
+1,594 ft
-430 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Uvernet-Fours (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A good walk to work up an appetite! Set off from Pra Loup to the La Dalle en Pente restaurant and return via the Chappe chairlift.
La Foux D’Allos – Refuge de l’Estrop
4.20 mi
+2,215 ft
-1,276 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Thefirst stage of this two-day route. An easy day’s walk to get you properly warmed up for the next day’s stage. The ascent of the Baisse de l’Auriac is gentle. At the pass, there’s a magnificent view of the Tête de l’Auriac, the Bléone valley and the Mercantour.
Mont Pelat - Allos via Le Cimet
13.63 mi
+2,405 ft
-7,661 ft
8h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Second part of the circular. This second stage will take you to the village of Allos, starting from Mont Pelat, via the Trou de l'Aigle, the Cimet and its many waterfalls, including the Cascade du Pich and the Bois de Vacheresse.
From Restefond to Sestrière via Cime de la Plate and Col de la Braïssa
8.53 mi
+2,067 ft
-3,399 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Jausiers (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very beautiful high-mountain hike at the foot of Cime de la Bonette between the Alpes Maritimes and Alpes de Haute Provence. Very little traffic. Magnificent, rocky landscape. The upper Braissette lake is a very beautiful spot for bivouacking.
Col de la Cayolle – Lac d’Allos Mountain Hut
4.49 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,312 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Uvernet-Fours (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
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.
Allos - Mont Pelat
10.09 mi
+5,577 ft
-328 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
The first part of this two-day circular is challenging and breathtaking, taking you through the heart of Mercantour National Park from the village of Allos, via Lac d'Allos and its refuge, Mont Pelat, Lac du Trou de l'Aigle, Le Cimet and its many waterfalls, including Cascade du Pich and Les Bois de Vacheresse.
Lac d’Allos – Tête de Valplane – La Cluite car park
4.56 mi
+1,306 ft
-2,707 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Alternative route to reach the Cluite car park from the Lac d’Allos refuge. The route passes via the Tête de Valplane, which offers breathtaking views of Lac d’Allos, the Cirque de l’Encombrette and the valley leading to Colmars. You are in the Mercantour National Park; there are regulations to be observed, and failure to do so may result in a fine of up to €1,500 – see the practical information.This route takes you off the marked trails; please read the reviews.
From Allos to Colmars via the Autapie ridge
7.35 mi
+659 ft
-4,324 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy hike starting from the Gros Tapi chairlift terminus. A ridge walk offering constantly stunning and unforgettable panoramic views of the Haut Verdon mountain ranges. An easy route with a final descent to Colmars through the forest on signposted paths. Best undertaken in summer whilst the chairlifts are operating.
Lac Sainte-Marguerite and Source de Jérusalem
5.97 mi
+1,903 ft
-2,156 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Les Orres (Hautes-Alpes)
A very pleasant circular above Les Orres resort, allowing you to discover a beautiful lake, Sainte-Marguerite, and the springs that feed Les Orres, named Jerusalem.
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.