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Col d’Anon – Col des Lauzes (no. 7)
Sport, Cycling sports, Mountain biking itinerary
in L' Argentière-la-Bessée
17.2
km
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A primarily forest-based route offering a fine vantage point overlooking the valley of Freissinières.
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The route starts from the outset along a forest track.
After the first bend, take the track on the left which leads towards the Col d'Anon, rising through woods and clearings
At 1,750 metres altitude, just before the sheepfold of Les Lauzes ("Bergerie des Lauzes"), head left onto the track leading off along the hillside and coming out at the Col des Lauzes. Here you see the Freissinières valley. Carry on along the track which offers fine views over the valley
At the pastoral cabin of Les...The route starts from the outset along a forest track.
After the first bend, take the track on the left which leads towards the Col d'Anon, rising through woods and clearings
At 1,750 metres altitude, just before the sheepfold of Les Lauzes ("Bergerie des Lauzes"), head left onto the track leading off along the hillside and coming out at the Col des Lauzes. Here you see the Freissinières valley. Carry on along the track which offers fine views over the valley
At the pastoral cabin of Les Balmettes, turn off onto the track on the right leading towards the Col d'Anon
Below this, turn left onto the path running almost along the hillside to Crouzet. Here, go downhill towards the recently-renovated chalet and continue downhill on a steep path
Head left to take another path which rises uphill and becomes increasingly grassy
Turn right down a path running downhill, which then zigzags
Lower down, you come to a track which leads smoothly back to your starting point.
Medium
- Departure
- L' Argentière-la-Bessée
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Departure : After a bridge, the Pont du Sapey, the route leads towards the Col d'Anon, L’Argentière-La Bessée.
Arrival : After a bridge, the Pont du Sapey, the route leads towards the Col d'Anon, L’Argentière-La Bessée.
In L'Argentière-La-Bessée, follow signs for the Fournel valley ("Vallon du Fournel") and the silver mines ("Mines d'Argent"), from the Le Wagonnet roundabout. The route runs uphill above the village along the D432 towards the Pont du Sapey, at 1,320 metres.
Parking recommended : Car park after the Pont du Sapey towards the Col d'Anon, L’Argentière-La Bessée .
Nearest SNCF train station: L'Argentière-les-Ecrins (www.voyages-sncf.com)
L'Argentière-les-Ecrins / La Salce: taxi (Taxi Pellegrin +33 (0)6 98 88 17 78 / Taxi Billau +33 (0)6 08 03 45 90)
For more information, ask at the Tourist Information Office nearest to the trail starting point >> www.paysdesecrins.com
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