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The Pas de l'Olan

in La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar
19.5 km
Loop
Walking/pedestrian
7h
Hard

  • Striding along at the alpine level, this itinerary leads to a refuge then to the Pas de l'Olan (2695 m) where you can admire the landscape of this valley perched up high.

  • A regular and sustained ascent leads hikers in the direction of the sky. The reward is a more and more vast panorama of the Valgaudemar valley and breathtaking views of the South West and South East faces of the Olan (3564 m), with the satellites of the Cime du Vallon (3409 m) and the pic de la Rouye (3085 m).
  • Tips
    Leave in the early morning because the hike is exposed to the South and represents a very steep climb. It is possible to break the hike overnight in the refuge. Crossing the Pas de l'Olan is to be avoided when it rains or if there is a risk of storms.

    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.
  • Departure
    La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar
  • Difference in height
    3277.95 m
  • Departure : La Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar.
    Road access : On the N85, turn on to the D985 at St-Firmin. Follow on as far as Chapelle-en-Valgaudemar..
    Parking recommended : Olan car park (1090 m) .
    Public transport : Possibility of a shuttle (Corps-La Chapelle-Gap). Information at 05voyageurs.com. .
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
3278 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2844 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1103 m
  • Total positive elevation : 3278 m
  • Total negative elevation : -2049 m
  • Max positive elevation : 1710 m
  • Min positive elevation : -1537 m