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Pragelato walks
Lake Lauson and Fort Gran Costa from Grand Puy
Visorando Member
4.80 mi
+2,585 ft
-2,579 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pragelato (Torino)
Enjoy both the pleasure of a lake and a beautiful ridge offering a 360° panorama (Écrins, Vanoise, Orsiera Park, Val Troncea, Queyras), all starting from a charming little hamlet that has been beautifully restored.
Four villages on the left bank of the Doria Ripaira
4.57 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,673 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Oulx (Torino)
For a tour of four typical villages, this is a very shaded route that will delight young and old alike.
Cima del Pelvo
6.00 mi
+4,577 ft
-4,577 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sauze di Cesana (Torino)
Cima del Pelvo is one of the 3,000-metre peaks in the Italian Piedmont. It offers a breathtaking panorama of the French-Italian Alps, the Po Valley and the Swiss Valais.A hike that is half on-trail and half off-trail, for which I recommend using the Visorando app.
The hilltop villages above Cesana Torinese
7.27 mi
+2,651 ft
-2,677 ft
8 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Cesana Torinese (Torino)
This circular route along the south-western bank of the River Dora Riparia allows you to visit the beautiful hilltop villages overlooking the valley. Excellently situated, these villages enjoy maximum sunshine as well as superb views of the valley and the Saulx d’Oulx resort.
Refuge de la Chardouse - Pamplinet
10.60 mi
+3,166 ft
-3,681 ft
7h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Oulx (Torino)
This is the first stage of a journey that will take you across France, following the 45th parallel as closely as possible (within 10 km). To truly cross France and avoid going back and forth, the starting point is in Italy. However, it is possible to start from Pamplinet and climb up to the Col de Désertes to start from the French-Italian border.
Walk near the Germanasca
1.46 mi
+299 ft
-269 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Massello (Torino)
An easy walk along a path running alongside the Germanesca. The starting point is not far from the Hotel de la Forestiera. The path is fairly flat and shaded. It is an easy walk for families and very pleasant in summer.
Cima del Bosco
4.89 mi
+2,326 ft
-2,326 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cesana Torinese (Torino)
A lovely hike to an easily accessible summit, offering superb views of some of the peaks of Queyras, Écrins and the Italian Piedmont.
Circular Fenils starting from Césane
7.26 mi
+1,644 ft
-1,631 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Cesana Torinese (Torino)
A particularly pleasant circular route above the Doria Riparia valley, which links Césane to Oulx and joins the main route leading to Turin and the Fréjus Tunnel. From Fenils, there’s a lovely view of the ski slopes at Sestrières.
Mont Giassez
8.31 mi
+2,986 ft
-3,002 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Cesana Torinese (Torino)
A hike to a very accessible summit in the Piedmont, offering sweeping views of the surrounding French and Italian peaks and the Écrins.
The Cime de la Charvie
6.45 mi
+3,379 ft
-3,386 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
This is one of the mountain guides' favourite hikes to a summit with a ridge trail offering exceptional views of the Alps and returning to a valley that is very popular with chamois.
I recommend using the Visorando app.
The Col Chabaud and Bousson Circular
4.98 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A very easy circular route via two mountain passes on the border between France and Italy.
The Sioux trail in Cervières
3.59 mi
+381 ft
-361 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
For a multi-faceted walk in the Vallée des Fonts de Cervières:- a wide path along the edge of the Cerveyrette,- an arrival point featuring not teepees, but remarkable chalets,- an impressive view of the Pic du Lombard summit,- and above all, a delicious meal at the Refuge des Fonts,this is an interesting idea for a pleasant day out.
Cima Dorlier
7.63 mi
+2,802 ft
-2,802 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike away from the crowds towards a pass where lovely meadows stretch out and towards a pretty Italian summit offering panoramic views of the Écrins, the Cerces, Piedmont and some of the Queyras peaks.
The route includes a few off-trail sections where I recommend using the Visorando app.
L’Escalinade
9.80 mi
+4,551 ft
-4,551 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
From this summit, you can (almost) touch the Pic de Rochebrune, the second-highest peak in the Queyras.
The Cime Fournier
7.51 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,814 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A visit to a border peak, which will be reached via a detour into Italy to enjoy a particularly pleasant route.
Lac des Cordes circuit
5.46 mi
+2,100 ft
-2,096 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A remarkable circuit in the famous Fonts de Cervières valley, with a magnificent lake at the foot of the Pic de Rochebrune cirque.
Colle Bercia loop, between France and Italy
9.77 mi
+2,077 ft
-2,051 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
This route straddles two countries, offering lakes, military heritage, pastoralism and views of the high peaks of Pic de Rochebrune on the French side and Mont Chaberton on the Italian side. It is ideal for walking or running.
Summit of the Grand Vallon
6.06 mi
+2,684 ft
-2,684 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike to a summit situated on the border between Queyras and Briançonnais, offering a stunning panoramic view of the Italian Piedmont, the Queyras, the Ubaye, as well as the Cerces and the Vanoise.
Pic de Fond Queyras
7.30 mi
+3,097 ft
-3,071 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
From Les Fonts de Cervières, dozens of hikes set off. This one, similar to the Petit Rochebrune route, allows you to traverse part of the ridge linking the Col des Péas to the summit of the Petit Rochebrune.
Le Petit Rochebrune
7.20 mi
+3,458 ft
-3,432 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
On the ridge separating the Briançonnais from the Queyras, between the Grand Glaiza and the Pic de Rochebrune, this 3,078m peak offers a remarkable 360° view.
The Grand Glaiza
9.43 mi
+4,222 ft
-4,196 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
Located at the bottom of the Fonts de Cervières valley, this 3,293-metre peak marks the border with Italy. It is very easy to access and offers remarkable views of the peaks of Queyras and Ubaye and, when not hidden by the nebia, the nearby Mont Viso.
Le Lasseron
4.09 mi
+2,726 ft
-2,726 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cervières (Hautes-Alpes)
A route away from the crowds, towards a summit located on the border between the Fonts de Cervières and Izoard valleys. Magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, as well as the Ecrins, Cerces and Italy.