Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range (4) Maljasset - Refuge Campo Base

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Quite a long stage but a steady route. A climb up to Col de Mary then a long downhill hike all the way to the shelter, in Chiaperra, Italy.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Trek around Chambeyron Mountain Range

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.93 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 734 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,007 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,642 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,634 m
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On the climb to Col Mary
Church of Maurin

Description of the walk

Start from Maljasset. The route follows "Tour du Chambeyron" GRP.

(S) Follow the little road that slowly heads up to the north-east. Go past Maurin church and head down towards Ubaye River.

(1) Cross the footbridge over Ubaye River. Start heading east-south-east entering a wooded area. Head up a windy hill leading to an area with lawns to the left-hand side. Head south. Go past "Bergerie Inférieure de Mary" (sheepfold).

(2) Ignore the trail heading off to the right towards Lacs de Marinet, rapidly going past "Bergerie Supérieure de Mary". Head south-east going up a steady slope towards Col de Mary.

(3) Head down due south-east. Cross a ledge. Head downhill again, turn then gradually head off due south reaching a trail.

(4) Promptly leave the trail to head south on a path. Head off to the left (south-east) remaining alongside the right bank of a torrent. Shortly before regain the trail, turn off to the right to reach refuge Campo Base.

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,908 m - Refuge de Maljasset
  2. 1 : km 0.72 - alt. 1,919 m - Gateway - Ubaye (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 3.71 - alt. 2,265 m - Bergerie Inférieure de Mary
  4. 3 : km 4.84 - alt. 2,368 m - Junction just before Bergerie Supérieure de Mary
  5. 4 : km 4.93 - alt. 2,377 m - Bergerie Supérieure du Marinet
  6. 5 : km 7.27 - alt. 2,642 m - Col de Mary
  7. 6 : km 11.72 - alt. 1,993 m - Small pass
  8. E : km 14.93 - alt. 1,635 m - Campo Base refuge

Notes

In Maljasset: shelter run by the C.A.F. (French family allowance fund) open from June to November, catering. Phone: 04 92 84 34 04.
In Chiappera: refuge Campo Base, catering. Phone 0039 - (0)1 71 99 068.
No drinking water sources during the trek apart from at the shelters so bring water supplies with you.
1/25000 scale map is a must. A compass wouldn't hurt...

Worth a visit

An outstanding high mountain setting.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
michelgalopin
michelgalopin

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Met only one person on this beautiful mountain route with a beautiful lake and a small cirque that's well worth a look and a climb!

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MRGPDS180
MRGPDS180

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

In fact I slept in Chiappera and the next day returned to Maljasset; superb all the way, a blanket of fog in Italy

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bernardino
bernardino ★

You're right, both the Italian refuges and the agritourisms are good. If you left from Maljasset, perhaps you went to see the hosts at La Cure. There it's the Franco-Australians who are in charge.
Have a good evening!

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gambier
gambier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely hike and great welcome at the refuge - the Italians are great!

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Cedeka
Cedeka

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

It's a lovely hike that will take you from Maljasset to Campo Base in Italy.
Don't hesitate to find accommodation in the village of Chiappera!
This village is truly magnificent, with its houses covered in lauze roofs - a wonderful discovery!

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