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Lac Foréant walks
Pic de Foréant and its lakes
Visorando Member
7.78 mi
+2,795 ft
-2,792 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
A wild climb to Pic Foréant via equally wild ridges. This is followed by a visit to several lakes, each different in size and charm. All this at the foot of the Pain de Sucre and the Crêtes de la Taillante.
Lac de Foréant via Col Vieux
3.32 mi
+1,214 ft
-1,211 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Molines-en-Queyras (Hautes-Alpes)
Nestled at the foot of the Crête de la Taillante and overlooked by the Pain de Sucre, Lac Foréant is located in a very protected environment. Indeed, many animal and plant species have made it their home (marmots, ibex, marsh plants, cottony cotton grass, etc.).
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.
Walks near Lac Foréant
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.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 3
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.49 mi
+4,426 ft
-3,888 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
High mountain stage.
Progress within a mineral setting.
A hike up to the highest pass of the trek.
Stunning view over the Pô water sources from "Sentier du Postier."
Trek around Monte Viso day 2: Refuge Granero - Refuge Quintino Sella
9.95 mi
+5,669 ft
-4,846 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Bobbio Pellice (Torino)
Quite a long high mountain stage today, set in a mineral landscape passing through "les sources du Pô" and near beautiful mountain lakes. Exploring the north-east side of Monte Viso (3841m) will be the highlight.
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?
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 1
4.08 mi
+2,192 ft
-2,051 ft
3h 45
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
This first stage is a warm-up for the rest. It's a medium mountain trek starting through larch trees before reaching alpine pastures surrounding the pass. A beautiful view over Pellice valley during the hike down.
Trak around Monte Viso day 1: L'Echalp - Refuge Granero
7.18 mi
+4,213 ft
-1,995 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
First stage starting at Queyras National Park (Parc National du Queyras) passing through Col Lacroix, then a beautiful Italian valley and ending up at a shelter near a lake where the real trek around Monte Viso will start the next day.
L'Échalp - Vallanta Refuge
9.76 mi
+3,957 ft
-1,532 ft
7h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
This hike crosses the Ristolas-Mont Viso National Nature Reserve, where you can appreciate its rich biodiversity. Several viewing points offer stunning views of Mont Viso.
L'Echalp - Abriés
9.45 mi
+3,235 ft
-3,648 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
The sixth stage takes place largely along a ridge offering remarkable views of the Queyras massif and the Ecrins opposite.
From the hamlet of La Monta to the village of Abriès
8.16 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,488 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
This stage of the Queyras circuit can also form part of the Mont Viso circuit. For walkers travelling by train, a bus departs from Mont-Dauphin Guillestre station and serves the village of Abriès-Ristolas.
