Valpréveyre - Lago Verde

First stage of Circuit Franco-Italian border "Queyras in Val Pellice" punctuated by passages through three interesting passes: Malaure, Bouchet and Vampréveyre.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: The Queyras circuit - Val Pellice

Technical sheet

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.56 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 05 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
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    Vertical gain: + 1,274 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 529 m

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    Highest point: 2,731 m
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    Lowest point: 1,852 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the large car park of the hamlet of Valpréveyre, the last hamlet in the commune of Abriès.

(S). Continue on the trail through the hamlet and at the chapel cross the Boucher river to reach a crossroads of paths a few metres further on.

(1) Start on the left along the river on its left bank. Enter the forest staying a few metres above the river before reaching the confluence both the Boucher and Malaure streams. Cross over to a new crossroads of paths.

(2) Turn right and follow it as it makes tight loops before reaching the peak and the Col de Malaure on the border with Italy at marker 44.

(3) Start descending on the Italian side taking care early in the season as there can be a light firn and the slope is steep so be very careful. Loop around a small rocky ledge; at the exit, stay almost on the contour line around 2,400 m and in a north-easterly direction to reach the last climb of the day. Head along the Nino Sardi bivouac shelter before reaching the Col de Bouchet nearby.

(4) Continue on the path westwards and soon after take the path to the right that also remains level beneath the west face of the Bric Bouchet. Finish crossing through the Col de Valpréveyre.

(5) Begin the tricky descent due north to reach the day's stage: the Refuge at Lago Verde (6) at edge of the eponymous lake.

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,852 m - Valpreveyre car park
  2. 1 : km 3.12 - alt. 2,227 m - Carrefour Malaure
  3. 2 : km 4.53 - alt. 2,531 m - Col de Malaure 2536 m
  4. 3 : km 6.95 - alt. 2,628 m - Refuge Nino Soardi (2630m)
  5. 4 : km 7.04 - alt. 2,625 m - Col Bouchet
  6. 5 : km 8.09 - alt. 2,731 m - Col de Valpréveyre
  7. E : km 8.56 - alt. 2,588 m - Refuge du Lago Verde

Practical information

Hiking gear, do not forget your sleeping bag or blanket for the nights in mountain huts.
Be careful on the descent of two portions (the Malaure and Valpréveyre passes).
Source of fresh water in the Nino Soardi shelter.

P.S. I’ve ranked this as difficult because 3 steps on this trip are for experienced hikers only. However, if you are a beginner in this kind of trek, this step which is the most difficult of the three, should be considered Very Difficult.

In the nearby area

The Abries-Ristolas-Echalp Valley, the last valley of Queyras before the border. Note that the road stops at La Roche Écroulée a few kilometres after Echalp.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
05GPS
05GPS

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

On the way down from the Col de Malaure, after rounding the bar, don't stay on the red route signposted on the left, aim for the GR further down.
On the red route, if you follow it, you'll have to make a cautious 2C descent using a bit of rope with a ring and a safety harness. Climb back up to the hut and descend to Valpreveyre, my GPS gives a positive 1020m for an effective 5h30,
Lots of orange lilies to be seen.

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minik64
minik64
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb hike with beautiful horizons on the last third of the route.little frequented.....

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