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Lac Blanchet supérieur walks
Tour of the Pic des Toillies
Visorando Member
8.22 mi
+3,169 ft
-3,166 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
Starting from the Chapelle des Clausis, we will circle a remarkable peak, passing through three mountain passes and making a short detour into Italy. Numerous lakes and the beautiful Refuge de la Blanche.
Pic de Caramantran and its lakes from Agnel
7.09 mi
+2,621 ft
-2,631 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A border route to tackle the Pic de Caramantran (3,025 m), take in a host of 3,000-metre peaks: Mont Viso, Pain de Sucre, Tête des Toillies, and discover three magnificent lakes: Blanchet Supérieur, Blanchet Inférieur and Lac de la Blanche.
Walks near Lac Blanchet supérieur
Refuge de la Blanche - Maljasset
10.03 mi
+1,532 ft
-3,494 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
Here, the names change from white to black with great dexterity. Indeed, the passage from Queyras, Refuge de la Blanche, to Ubaye is via the Col de la Noire. Original, isn't it?
Agnel Mountain Hut – La Monta Mountain Hut
8.25 mi
+1,434 ft
-4,390 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
The third stage of this journey presents no major difficulties, with exceptional views around the lakes. Only the descent from the Col Vieux to the Refuge de la Monta quickly takes its toll on your legs.
The abundance of flora makes this stage even more beautiful.
Col Agnel - L'Echalp
7.80 mi
+2,090 ft
-4,961 ft
5h 25
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
Fifth stage with the recommended ascent of Pain de Sucre.
From Rubren to Marinet
12.45 mi
+4,498 ft
-6,201 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A very long day criss-crossing the border. But what breathtaking scenery! And you won’t be bothered by the neighbours... there’s little chance of coming across other two-legged creatures. But perhaps some ibex, vultures, including (apparently) a pair of bearded vultures.
Saint-Véran – Agnel Mountain Hut
9.64 mi
+3,963 ft
-2,103 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the second stage ofthe GR®58, but it takes a variant route via the Col de Saint-Véran or the Col de la Cavale and includes an ascent to an altitude of 3,000 metres, to the Pic de Caramantran. There’s a magnificent view of Mount Viso at the highest point of this route. At the start of the season, there were still plenty of snowfields. A very wild route, which I recommend as an alternative to the Col de Chamoussiére path, which tends to be quite busy.
Saint Véran - Col Agnel
8.02 mi
+3,468 ft
-1,683 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
The fourth stage takes you towards the Italian border, offering beautiful views of Mont Viso.
Saint Véran – Refuge de la Blanche
10.15 mi
+4,537 ft
-3,035 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
This serves as an introduction to a cross-border trek between Saint-Véran and Larche. We set off from the mountain pastures for a gentle approach to the border, through a rocky and colourful landscape that can at times be quite disorientating. There are no real difficulties, but a good understanding of how to read the terrain is sometimes necessary to avoid losing your way.
The Refuge de la Blanche, starting from Saint-Véran
8.69 mi
+1,814 ft
-945 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
Via the Grand Canal, now completely disused, a long crossing opposite the Grande Tête des Toillies, ending at the Refuge de la Blanche and then at the observatory car park.
Le Cros - Refuge de la Blanche
6.63 mi
+2,943 ft
-906 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
This is the first stage of this journey, half in Queyras and half in Ubaye. Follow the right bank of the Aigue Blanche, then continue along the Col de Saint-Véran trail, before enjoying a beautiful descent that leads to the lake and the Refuge de la Blanche.
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