Large meadow at the start of La Foux d'Allos

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Starting from the Pont de l'Abrau district at the entrance to the Foux d'Allos resort, this hike will first take you through the undergrowth and then out into open countryside with breathtaking views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 219 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 224 m
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    Highest point: 1,933 m
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    Lowest point: 1,742 m
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Description of the walk

Parking: car park along the D126, Pont de Labrau area.

(S/E) Head south.

(1) Leave the D126 at Pont de l'Abrau and turn right. Walk past the houses to start the path marked by purple signs. Head up through the woodland to a fork in the path.

(2) As you emerge from the woodland, start the circular route by heading straight ahead and reaching another fork.

(3) Turn right and continue the circular path. You will come within sight of a hut.

(4) Complete the circular loop and return to a fork you passed on the way out.

(2) Start the descent to the left, following the route back in the opposite direction to the outward journey, and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,777 m - Pont de Labrau district
  2. 1 : km 0.52 - alt. 1,747 m - Abrau Bridge
  3. 2 : km 1.55 - alt. 1,854 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  4. 3 : km 2.17 - alt. 1,911 m - Junction
  5. 4 : km 2.42 - alt. 1,933 m - Cabin
  6. S/E : km 4.34 - alt. 1,776 m - Pont de Labrau district

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