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Col de l'Izoard

Sport, Winter sports, Snowshoe itinerary in Cervières
15.8 km
4h
Medium
  • In winter, the Col de l'Izoard road is transformed into a groomed trail for cross-country skiers and walkers. Take the opportunity to discover this mythical pass on this easy snowshoe hike.

  • The Col de l'Izoard is one of the must-do snowshoe hikes in the Briançonnais. With family or friends, it's an easy hike with one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Queyras. Ideal on full-moon evenings, to enjoy the nocturnal ambience of the snow-covered forests, it's also an opportunity to discover the unmissable Refuge Napoléon, built in 1858.

    Detailed route :

    1. From the parking lot, head up towards and through the hamlet of Le Laus.

    2. Pass the Auberge de l'Arpelin....
    The Col de l'Izoard is one of the must-do snowshoe hikes in the Briançonnais. With family or friends, it's an easy hike with one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Queyras. Ideal on full-moon evenings, to enjoy the nocturnal ambience of the snow-covered forests, it's also an opportunity to discover the unmissable Refuge Napoléon, built in 1858.

    Detailed route :

    1. From the parking lot, head up towards and through the hamlet of Le Laus.

    2. Pass the Auberge de l'Arpelin. Then, as you leave the hamlet, put on your snowshoes and begin the 8-kilometer ascent of the pass on the groomed trail.

    3. As you ascend, enjoy the view of the Pic du Grand Rochebrune, the summit of l'Arpelin and the Grand Peygu.

    4. Once you've reached Refuge Napoléon, continue for a further 1 km to reach the pass.

    5. Return by the same route

    There is a cross-country ski center in the village of Cervières, where you can rent cross-country skiing equipment (alternating and skating), snowshoes, sealskins for cross-country skiing and sledges.
  • Departure
    Cervières
  • Difference in height
    597.969 m
  • Environment
    • Mountain view
    • Panoramic view
    • Mountain location
    • Village 2 km away
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Accepted customers
    • Walkers/hikers
    • Level bue - Medium
598 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2332 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1740 m
  • Total positive elevation : 598 m
  • Total negative elevation : -598 m
  • Max positive elevation : 163 m
  • Min positive elevation : -128 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Free car park
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Coach access