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Sommet du Cheval Blanc (2323m) walks
Cheval Blanc summit
Visorando Member
11.22 mi
+3,986 ft
-3,960 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Thorame-Basse (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A lovely walk to a magnificent, barren peak rising to an altitude of nearly 2,350 metres. The climb remains challenging due to the elevation gain, but the view on arrival is truly extraordinary, with a 360° panorama. The mountain is also known as the ‘cursed mountain’ due to the two plane crashes that occurred on 27 and 30 January 1948 (see information below).
Walks near Sommet du Cheval Blanc (2323m)
From Allons station to Fugeret station
8.90 mi
+1,975 ft
-2,349 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Allons (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
This allows you to use the ‘Train des Pignes’ as a means of exploring the area whilst hiking, by changing valleys. The route runs partly through former farmland and partly through mixed woodland (with remarkable trees during the descent towards Fugeret).
Three sections, three landscapes:1/ from the station to the village of Allons,2/ from the village to La Basse d’Annot,3/ from the ridge to Fugeret station.
From Allos to Colmars via the Autapie ridge
7.35 mi
+659 ft
-4,324 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Allos (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
An easy hike starting from the Gros Tapi chairlift terminus. A ridge walk offering constantly stunning and unforgettable panoramic views of the Haut Verdon mountain ranges. An easy route with a final descent to Colmars through the forest on signposted paths. Best undertaken in summer whilst the chairlifts are operating.
The village of Peyresq
10.25 mi
+2,674 ft
-2,582 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Thorame-Haute (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
A journey on the Train des Pignes. An acrobatic river crossing and the magnificent village of Peyresq with its sweeping views.
Refuge de l’Estrop – La Foux d’Allos
7.71 mi
+3,517 ft
-4,452 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Prads-Haute-Bléone (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
Day2 of this route takes you to the summit of the Estrop, then back down to the Foux d’Allos resort via the Baisse de l’Aiguille. A very technical hike, featuring extensive and exposed scree slopes. The view from the summit is fantastic, taking in the whole of the Champsaur Range, the Écrins, the Queyras and the Mercantour. You’re sure to spot chamois, ibex and marmots. This stage requires sure-footedness.
Tourist office
Easy