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Col du Chaberton walks
Chaberton
Visorando Member
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.
The Col du Chaberton
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.
La Croix du Vallon, setting off from Montgenèvre
11.80 mi
+4,623 ft
-4,623 ft
10 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.
Walks near Col du Chaberton
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Névache – Refuge des Drayeres
10.88 mi
+3,451 ft
-1,512 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the fourth stage of the route, taking you from the village of Névache to the Drayéres mountain hut at the head of the Clarée Valley. The route follows the path known as the Chemin de Ronde, part of theGRP® Tour du Thabor trail. You’ll complete a circular route around Lake Laramon. Alternatively, from this lake you can also reach Lake aux Serpents.
The view over the valley from the top of the Chemin de Ronde is simply stunning.
When you reach the Refuge de la Terrasse, take a moment to admire the mountainous landscape of this valley.
Buffère Mountain Hut
2.98 mi
+1,627 ft
-98 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
You’ll gradually discover the Clarée valley. As you gain altitude, your view will widen. It’ll soon become truly extraordinary!
La Clarée right bank: from Névache to the Laval car park
6.13 mi
+1,444 ft
-49 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Névache (Hautes-Alpes)
Between forest, mountain pastures and the banks of the Clarée, this walk takes you gently from Névache to the upper Clarée valley. It is also an opportunity to discover the hamlets and isolated chalets scattered throughout the valley. Don't forget to admire the pretty Fontcouverte waterfall on the way!
Please note that if you do this hike outside the shuttle bus operating period (information available from the tourist office), you will have to walk back to the starting point along the same route!