This is a very short circular route that starts at La Roche Écroulée in Ristolas and goes to the Petit Belvédère du Mont Viso, returning via a forest road.
Please note: dogs are not permitted in the nature reserve.
Park in the car park at La Roche Écroulée, at the end of the D947 after passing the village of Ristolas.
(S/E) Take the trail towards the Petit Belvédère du Mont Viso to the south-east. Cross two streams to reach this viewpoint.
(1) Take the path on the left and follow a very short descent to reach Le Guil.
(2) Cross it and climb back up to reach the road closed to traffic.
(3) Take it on the left to reach the Roche Écroulée car park (S/E).
An alternative route can be taken by going around Pré Michel (discovery trail).
To do this, take the path on the right once you reach the Petit Belvédère du Mont Viso.
This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:
Overall rating : 3.7 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A beautiful, easy hike from Ristolas to La Roche Ecroulée.
We continued on to the small viewpoint and, luckily, Mont Viso was clear. An easy return trip under the larch trees. Highly recommended.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Very good, especially with a 5-year-old child.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
Hello, everyone.
We went hiking in beautiful weather, enjoying a lovely climb through the forest to reach the small viewpoint that winds its way between the rocks, from where we had a clear view of Mont Viso. We decided to continue on to the large viewpoint via the trail that climbs gradually to the top. Only the refuge was visible; the peaks were shrouded in clouds. A beautiful route.
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
Hello,
We are a family with a dachshund, and part of the hike is off-limits to dogs because it is in a nature reserve. On the PDF itinerary sent to us, the only advice given was to "keep your dog under control". We had to turn back. This was my first experience with Viso Rando. The fact that the route crosses a reserve and its restrictions should be mentioned on the information sheets, shouldn't it?
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : May 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
At point 2 of the hike, when crossing the small stream, we turned back because our hikers didn't feel comfortable crossing. I chose this walk for our arrival in Abriès in the afternoon. It's perfect for a half-day outing. Thanks to Seb and visorando.
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
A pleasant walk starting from the Echalp car park, which adds a few kilometres but little elevation gain.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No
Once we reached the highest point (on the road), we continued on to the sheepfold a little further up (this part is much more popular). A short walk to stretch our legs The children played in the Guil for their afternoon snack.
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