Pic de l'Aiglo

A very pleasant, easy family hike through pine forests and small meadows, ideal for a picnic in the mountains.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.49 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 236 m
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    Descent: - 231 m

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    Highest point: 1,628 m
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    Lowest point: 1,432 m

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Description of the walk

Access: From Thorenc-Station, take the D5 towards Col de Bleine, the starting point of our hike.

(S/E) On foot, from the car park at the side of the road (marker 104), take the small tarmac road that climbs north-east.

(1) At the next intersection (marker 105), take the second path on the right (yellow markings). Follow this path under magnificent fir trees until you reach a forest track (small sign on the right indicating Gréoliere). Take this track on the right for 300 metres.
You will come to a large bend.

(2) At the end of the bend, look for a path that branches off to the right marked "nouvelle balise n°105a Pic de l'Aiglo, Pic de la Fourneuby". Take this path, which continues straight ahead towards the east. You will come to a DFCI water tank with a large white "H" on it.

(3) Continue straight ahead on the path that climbs to Pic de l'Aiglo.

(4) Return via the same route to the DFCI water tank.

(3) Turn right onto the forest track. At the next intersection, turn left and continue on this track to return to the crossroads you passed on the way there.

(2). Stay on the track and follow the same route as on the way there to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,432 m - Parking - Col de Bleine
  2. 1 : km 0.29 - alt. 1,465 m - Take the path (second on the right)
  3. 2 : km 1.2 - alt. 1,537 m - On the right at the end of the bend, signpost 105a
  4. 3 : km 2.23 - alt. 1,562 m - Cistern
  5. 4 : km 2.62 - alt. 1,628 m - Pic de l'Aiglo (1645m)
  6. S/E : km 5.49 - alt. 1,432 m - Col de Bleine car park

Notes

Hiking at altitude. Although we are very close to the sea as the crow flies, the weather can change very quickly. Always bring warm clothing and rain gear.
To my knowledge, there are no water sources on this site.
Take-off point for hang gliders on the south side above the car park, accessible on foot.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 28 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
danielaime06
danielaime06

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful and fairly short hike, with a good variety of landscapes.
The view at the peak and even before is impressive.
As indicated, don't forget to bring warm clothing as the weather can change very quickly.
Thanks to the author

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User 26512991
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy and straightforward hike, it was a quiet Monday.

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François Fritsch
François Fritsch

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

There are a few small steep climbs, but they are not very long

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m.a.r.c
m.a.r.c

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

it's a pleasant walk

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VDB08
VDB08

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route, shaded and partially sunny.
Lovely views and a pleasant trail.
Very easy return.

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User 26332571

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Beautiful hike among the fir trees
Very pleasant

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User 14048994

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Superb hike, very pleasant and varied between woods, rocks and superb views. Highly recommended is the view from the top of the peak, which is magnificent. Remember to keep dogs on a leash.

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User 25924553

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. I can't wait to go for a walk there this weekend with my dog and my family.

Have a wonderful day, everyone.

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galli06910
galli06910

No restrictions on dogs. When I still had my dog, I frequently went on this hike. I never saw any sheep during a hike, nor any Patou dogs

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Hervé0642
Hervé0642

Hello,
This hike is perfectly suitable for dogs, unless you see a flock of sheep, as the presence of patou dogs could be dangerous

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User 25924553

Hello everyone. I wanted to know if this hike is accessible to dogs? I know that some areas are "off limits" to our beautiful little furry friends.

Thank you in advance for your replies.

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galli06910
galli06910

Hello, regarding the weather, we are at high altitude. The weather can change quickly. If you had done the tour today, you would have been able to use snowshoes.

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Hervé0642
Hervé0642

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful short hike and a good way to stretch your legs. The trail starts at the Col de Bleine with a steady climb, then becomes more hilly before reaching the Pic de l'Aiglo (you can continue on to the Pic de Fourneuby towards Gréolières les Neiges)
Be careful with the weather: the summit was cloudy on the day we went, despite beautiful sunshine at the start (this is often the case in the region at this time of year)

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jerome83
jerome83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike. There is a short steep climb to reach the peak, but otherwise the route is easy, shaded and not very busy (walked on 20 August 2023)

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galli06910
galli06910

Thanks for the information. When I published this hike, the sign must not have been there. I will add it to the guide

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