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Col du Morgonnet and Cabane du Jas

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Pontis
7.2 km

  • Between the rivers Durance and Ubaye to the foot of the Pic du Morgon, with a detour to the Cabane du Jas, this loop makes for a tranquil walk with plenty to discover.

  • From the car park, turn right and follow the track .
    At the next intersection, carry straight on and stay on the left-hand track through the forest of larch, black pine and Scots pine.
    At the picnic table, turn left and take the narrow path leading up through the forest. Stay on the left-hand path until you reach the summit: panoramic view of the territory of Serre-Ponçon. Follow the ridge and take the path on the left which brings you back to the picnic table. From here, take the...
    From the car park, turn right and follow the track .
    At the next intersection, carry straight on and stay on the left-hand track through the forest of larch, black pine and Scots pine.
    At the picnic table, turn left and take the narrow path leading up through the forest. Stay on the left-hand path until you reach the summit: panoramic view of the territory of Serre-Ponçon. Follow the ridge and take the path on the left which brings you back to the picnic table. From here, take the north-facing ("Ubac") path, turning left, until you come to the Cabane du Jas, where freshness and shade await you. After a stop, continue straight ahead.
    Follow the ridge down until you reach the pass. Turn left just before the Crête de la Coquille (which can be reached with an extra 20 minutes' walk) which brings you back to the car park.

    Easy
  • Departure
    Pontis
  • Difference in height
    565.457 m
  • Departure : Above "Les Hugues", Pontis.
    Arrival : Above "Les Hugues", Pontis.
    Road access : From Pontis, take the D7 until you reach the Col de Pontis. At the roadmender's hut ("Cabane du Cantonnier "), turn left and follow the main track. At the next fork, follow the upper route. At the crossroads, go left before « les Hugues » and carry on until you come to the car park..
    Parking recommended : Car park above "Les Hugues" .
    Public transport : Public transport: www.pacamobilite.fr
    Consider car-sharing: www.blablacar.fr .
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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565 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1737 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1456 m
  • Total positive elevation : 565 m
  • Total negative elevation : -448 m
  • Max positive elevation : 245 m
  • Min positive elevation : -171 m