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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.
The Blanchet Lakes
2.80 mi
+1,201 ft
-1,175 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
Discover two superb lakes nestled in the valley formed by the rocks of La Blanche and the ridges of Montagne de Rocca Bianca, which mark the French-Italian border.
Pic de Caramantran from Saint-Véran
13.12 mi
+3,596 ft
-3,589 ft
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
As an alternative to the classic route starting from the Agnel Refuge, this circular route allows you to enjoy the mountain pastures of Saint-Véran, the small hamlets along the way and the Lacs de la Blanche, adding more variety to the landscape on this hike. The magnificent view of the surrounding 3,000-metre peaks is a feast for the eyes, featuring Mont Viso, the Pain de Sucre and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc. The return route via the old copper mine adds an extra touch of history.
Walks near Lac Blanchet supérieur
Refuge de la Blanche – Franco Boerio Bivouac
8.91 mi
+4,465 ft
-2,543 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
A foray into the Haute Ubaye to round off the route in style at its highest point. With the option of watching the sunset from the summit of the Bric de Rubren.
The route deliberately moves away from the border to take the easiest route up the hill.
Refuge de la Blanche – Le Raux
11.04 mi
+2,641 ft
-4,770 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
On the second day of this trip, the plan is to walk the Tour de la Tête des Toillies and finish the day with a long walk back to Le Raux.
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 at 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. This is a very wild route, which I recommend as an alternative to the Col de Chamoussière 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.
From Saint-Véran to Larche: Ubaye Transfrontière
49.21 mi
+20,728 ft
-21,916 ft
5 days
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Véran (Hautes-Alpes)
A fantastic Franco-Italian ride between Saint-Véran and Larche! It will take you through strange places, from the solitary, green rocky landscapes of Saint-Véran to the fantastical, almost Dolomite-like terrain of the massif between Chambeyron and Orrenaye.
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.