Côl de l'âne, Côte Ronde et Pic Silhourais depuis le lac de Ste Marguerite

Name: Côl de l'âne, Côte Ronde et Pic Silhourais depuis le lac de Ste Marguerite
Address: Départ : lac Sainte-MargueriteVallon de l'Eissalete, Les Orres, 05200, FRANCE
Location: Address

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Les Orres

3.6 km

4h 30min

Very difficult

Starting from the lake (remember to add the time, distance, and elevation gain to the lake), hike through a beautiful valley to reach a panoramic view at Col de l’Âne, Côte Ronde, or for the more experienced, the Pic du Silhouraïs.
➡️ START:

You will first need to reach Lake Sainte-Marguerite via one of the suggested routes (and therefore add up the time, elevation gain, and distance).

➡️ ROUTE:

- To Col de l’Âne: 3.4 km / 1h45 / +290 m
The most accessible of the three options. From the lake, take the path to the right through the pastures. The trail skirts a rocky ledge and ascends into the valley.
Upon reaching the scree slope, a series of switchbacks leads to the pass. At the top: a stunning panorama of... Read more
➡️ START:

You will first need to reach Lake Sainte-Marguerite via one of the suggested routes (and therefore add up the time, elevation gain, and distance).

➡️ ROUTE:

- To Col de l’Âne: 3.4 km / 1h45 / +290 m
The most accessible of the three options. From the lake, take the path to the right through the pastures. The trail skirts a rocky ledge and ascends into the valley.
Upon reaching the scree slope, a series of switchbacks leads to the pass. At the top: a stunning panorama of the Ubaye Valley.
Return via the same route.

- Côte Ronde: 5.4 km / 3h30 / +500 m
From Col de l’Âne, follow the ridge to the right. It gradually narrows until reaching the summit of Côte Ronde (Costa Rouenda), marked by a large cairn.

- Pic Silhouraïs: 7.4 km / 4h30 / +610 m
From Côte Ronde, continue along the ridge to reach Pic Silhouraïs.
⚠️ Strongly discouraged for hikers with a fear of heights.

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