The Tête de l’Estrop over two days

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A lovely two-day route. Ideal for a weekend trip. Thefirst day is straightforward, taking you to the Refuge de l’Estrop. Thesecond stage is physically very demanding, featuring technical sections that can be daunting when crossing the scree slopes.
Some truly exceptional panoramic views await you at the Baisse de l’Estrop and, above all, at the summit of the Estrop.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.91 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2 days 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 5,732 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 5,728 ft
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    Highest point: 9,616 ft
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    Lowest point: 5,728 ft

Photos

La Baisse de l'Aiguille
Descente en direction de la Baisse de l'Aiguille
Les grandes dalles avant le sommet
Les grandes dalles avant l'arrivée au sommet

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
    La Foux D'Allos - Refuge de l'Estrop

    La Foux D’Allos – Refuge de l’Estrop

    ↔4.20 mi ↗2,215 ft ↘1,276 ft
    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.
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  2. E
    Refuge de l'Estrop - La Foux d'Allos

    Refuge de l’Estrop – La Foux d’Allos

    ↔7.71 mi ↗3,517 ft ↘4,452 ft
    Day2 of this route takes you to the summit of the Estrop, then back down to the Foux d’Allos resort via the Baisse de l’Aiguille. A very technical hike, featuring extensive and exposed scree slopes. The view from the summit is fantastic, taking in the whole of the Champsaur Range, the Écrins, the Queyras and the Mercantour. You’re sure to spot chamois, ibex and marmots. This stage requires sure-footedness.
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Notes

Very few water sources, apart from at the mountain hut.
No water available on Route 2 in summer.
Take your binoculars to spot chamois and ibex.
Please note: you are in the mountains, where the weather can change quickly, so make sure you bring rainwear and warm clothing, even in summer.
High-top hiking boots seem to me to be the best choice for the scree slopes.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
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Ease of following the route
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Route interest
5 / 5
Stephorchillers
Stephorchillers

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A one-day hike, but with the addition of the ascent of the Tête de l’Estrop, and a return via the Baisse de l’Aiguille.
A superb route, though quite difficult in places. The path is damaged or even non-existent in certain sections.

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