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Col du Cheval de Bois

in Champoléon
30.6 km
Loop
Walking/pedestrian
6h 30min
Hard

  • After making its way to the foot of the Sirac, the trail leads up to a col providing a magnificent view over the rare Champsaur glaciers.

  • ”Col du Cheval de Bois is the meeting point of some major geological phenomena in the history of the Alps. I feel moved when I walk across what is actually the result of volcanic eruptions. Then, a little plant catches my attention, a plant that can only be found here at the summit of Mont Viso! What has happened? Nature is really very mysterious... "
    Rodolphe Papet, Champsaur park keeper and guide
  • Tips
    In bad weather, take the same route back to the Pré de la Chaumette refuge along the left bank.

    Is in the midst of the park : The national park is an unrestricted natural area but subjected to regulations which must be known by all visitors.
    Herd protection dogs : In mountain pastures, protection dogs are there to protect the herds from predators (wolves, etc.).When I hike I adapt my behavior by going around the herd and pausing for the dog to identify me.Find out more about the actions to adopt with the article "Protection dogs: a context and actions to adopt".Tell us about your meeting by answering this survey.
  • Departure
    Champoléon
  • Difference in height
    1972.96 m
  • Departure : Les Auberts, Champoléon.
    Arrival : Les Auberts.
    Road access : On the N85, head for Pont de Fossé. After the village, continue on the D944, turn left onto the D944A, cross Les Borels/D472, Les Baumes and Les Clots before arriving at the Auberts car park..
    Parking recommended : In Les Auberts, before the bridge across the torrent .
    Public transport : Coach stop: Les Auberts .
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
1973 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2524 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1473 m
  • Total positive elevation : 1973 m
  • Total negative elevation : -1893 m
  • Max positive elevation : 974 m
  • Min positive elevation : -355 m