Le Napremont

This circular route offers beautiful views and 360° panoramas of the surrounding area and peaks. In terms of difficulty: there is a difference in altitude in the undergrowth; there is a passage through a chimney, but this has been made easier by the installation of steps and a handrail.
A trail with beautiful flora dominated by the Dents de Portetta and the Aiguille d'Août.
A pleasant descent in the sunshine before returning to the undergrowth. A very beautiful route, even in hot weather.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.20 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 770 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 774 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,182 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,405 m

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Description of the walk

Parking is available near the "Les Milléades" holiday centre.

(S/E) Cross the car park to reach the Route du Plateau, which you should follow towards the hamlet of Les Prioux. Watch out for traffic!

(1) At the hairpin bend to the right of the road, take the dirt track that starts with a slight incline. Throughout this slight incline, stay on the main path, ignoring the small paths or tracks that join it. You will arrive at the Route des Prioux.

(2) Watch out for traffic! Turn left and walk along the side of the road for about 20 metres, then cross the road and join the new Napremont trail (this trail was rebuilt in 2024 and is not yet "officially" marked). The trail climbs gently into the Bois de la Chollière woods.

(3) Passage of the staircase with its 177 steps.

(4) Napremeont Pass at 2,185 metres. Take particular care at the end of the plateau, as there is a fault in the rock. Descend without difficulty on the other side, in the sunshine, via a pleasant zigzag path.

(5) Continue through the woods. The path joins the forest road that climbs to the hamlet of La Montagne.

(6) Turn right, heading downhill. You will arrive at Le Plan.

(7) There is a fountain here where you can refresh yourself. Opposite, take Rue de l'Aiguille d'Août. Turn right onto Route de la Grande Casse and continue to the entrance to Route du Milléade. At the crossroads, go straight on along Rue du Doron, which leads back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,418 m - Holiday centre car park
  2. 1 : km 0.7 - alt. 1,454 m - Road x path intersection
  3. 2 : km 1.1 - alt. 1,498 m - Route des Prioux
  4. 3 : km 3.65 - alt. 1,895 m - Stairs
  5. 4 : km 4.95 - alt. 2,177 m - Col de Napremont (2150m)
  6. 5 : km 7.01 - alt. 1,809 m - Undergrowth
  7. 6 : km 8.74 - alt. 1,515 m - Forest road
  8. 7 : km 9.45 - alt. 1,413 m - The Plan
  9. S/E : km 10.2 - alt. 1,418 m - Holiday centre car park

Notes

The trail through the Chollière woods has just been rebuilt and reopened. It had been closed for several years.
It is best to walk it clockwise because of the stairs and shade on the way up.
Please note: there is no possibility of refilling your water bottles.

Worth a visit

Beautiful views of the entire area, both the Grande Casse and the Dents de Portetta.
You can also take a walk on the plateau at the Col de Napremont.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
philippe basty
philippe basty

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route, partly through woodland and shaded in hot weather.
Magnificent view at the top and on the way down, a picnic table awaits you below the pass
Thanks to the author for this hike ++

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jcguilhem
jcguilhem

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route with a nice little steep climb and a beautiful view of the Pralo "cirque" from the pass.

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Machecourt
Machecourt

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We can confirm that the path up to the pass has been beautifully restored; luckily for us, given the wet weather during our stay! The descent is pleasant, but be careful not to take the wrong turn at the numerous junctions near the end.

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coocky
coocky

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route with a stunning view at the summit.

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CmlaudineCM
CmlaudineCM

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful climb through the forest, then the promised stairs. Very beautiful view from the clear summit of Napremont. The descent is also very good.

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Jean-luc E.
Jean-luc E.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very nice with a picnic overlooking the panorama. I think it's a good idea to do it in the recommended order.
You've done a great job on the stairs, thank you to those who carried out this project.

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Caroline74
Caroline74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with a magnificent view from the summit.

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