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Ristolas walks
Cross-border between the Queyras and Alta Pellice
Visorando Member
22.29 mi
+6,112 ft
-6,086 ft
4 days
Moderate
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A hike between the Queyras and the Upper Pellice Valley, in four stages, of moderate duration, from refuge to refuge. This route is accessible by public transport.
Lacroix and Ségure lakes
8.32 mi
+2,533 ft
-2,533 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A long climb up the Ségure valley leads to these two grassy lakes nestled in the large cirque formed by the peaks of Pic des Fonds de Peynin, Grand Queyras and Pic Ségure.
La Colette and the Crête de Gilly from Ristolas
8.65 mi
+3,212 ft
-3,205 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
A long circular walk which, above all, takes you along the Crête de Gilly and its viewpoints over two valleys – the Guil and the Bouchet – and across to Italy in the distance.
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.
Col Lacroix loop starting from Échalp
5.33 mi
+2,064 ft
-2,087 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
This easily accessible border pass also offers a very pleasant loop through the mountain pastures and forests overlooking the right bank of the Guil.
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.
Abriés - Aiguilles
8.56 mi
+3,501 ft
-3,793 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
The seventh and final stage takes you past the Malrif lakes under the ridge separating Queyras and Briançonnais.
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.
The circular of the Praroussin
5.10 mi
+3,196 ft
-3,186 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
Beautiful viewpoint of Mont Viso, the Italian peaks and Queyras, with an easy descent down a very beautiful ridge on the way back.
As orientation is not easy, I recommend supplementing the description with the Visorando app.
Trak around Monte Viso day 1: L'Echalp - Refuge Granero
7.26 mi
+4,121 ft
-1,929 ft
6h 55
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.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days
Association / Club / Walk leader
37.23 mi
+14,711 ft
-14,688 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 stages.
A beautiful high mountain hike.
Hike over a 5 day period.
An exquisite high mountain trek.
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.
Lakes Égorgéou and Baricle from Échalp
7.13 mi
+2,579 ft
-2,582 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
Deep in the Queyras, at the end of the road that climbs up the Guil, you can easily walk up to these beautiful lakes, set in this glacial valley, with Égorgéou flanked by its little brother Baricle.
Valpréveyre - Lago Verde
5.32 mi
+4,180 ft
-1,736 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
First stage of Circuit Franco-Italian border "Queyras in Val Pellice" punctuated by passages through three interesting passes: Malaure, Bouchet and Vampréveyre.
The Queyras circuit - Val Pellice
20.37 mi
+9,954 ft
-9,941 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
Three days walking through the passes and cabins in this region and opportunities to explore this lovely area. Enjoy an Italian tradition: agroturismo by residing overnight in one of the farms alongside calves, cows, pigs, chickens etc.
Between Le Roux and Valpréveyre
4.48 mi
+1,086 ft
-1,112 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful circular trail running along a ridge above the Roux, allowing you to reach Valpréveyre via a short detour to the hamlet of Pré Roubaud. Discovering the architectural heritage will be the highlight of this hike
Le Roux – La Montette circular loop
5.31 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,129 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
An easy walk apart from a steep climb up to La Montette, which certainly lives up to its name.
Long tour towards Italy from Les Roux d'Abriès
11.32 mi
+4,226 ft
-4,213 ft
8h 55
Difficult
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
Long loop starting from Les Roux, taking us to Italy to Lago Verde and its refuge, returning via another pass and another equally pleasant valley and the hamlet of Valpréveyre.
Bric Froid via the Col de Thures
10.16 mi
+5,594 ft
-5,574 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
A beautiful but long hike in the Queyras. On a clear day, the view opens up onto the Viso, offering a 360° panorama of the French and Italian Alps.
Circular route via La Montette from Le Roux d’Abriès
4.42 mi
+988 ft
-974 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Abriès (Hautes-Alpes)
A pleasant circular loop along the Torrent de la Montette, starting from Le Roux d’Abriès. Climb up through the mountain pastures to the Chapelle de la Montette in the old village where more than 200 people once lived, mainly Protestants, then cross the torrent again and descend through the forest and along the contour line through the mountain pastures before returning to Le Roux.
Lake Lestio from the large Viso viewpoint
11.19 mi
+2,546 ft
-2,543 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
Among the fascinating mountains of the Alps, Mont Viso (3,841 m) holds a special place. This route, which is not very steep on average but should not be underestimated due to the distance to be covered, allows you to approach the mountain and go as far as Lac Lestio, which gives you that special feeling of being at the end of the Alpine world.
The Petit Belvédère du Mont Viso at the start of La Roche Écroulée
1.70 mi
+469 ft
-472 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Ristolas (Hautes-Alpes)
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.
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