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Cousson par Châteauredon (1512 m)

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Digne-les-Bains
13.8 km
6h
Very difficult

  • An emblematic summit of the Pays Dignois, the Cousson is one of the favorite hikes of the locals, the panorama is magnificent. Lesser-known but demanding route, starting from Châteauredon starting from Châteauredon to climb the southern slope via the Uvac ravine.

  • Pass the ruins of Les Granges then those of Suyès and exit at a "drop" called Merle where you join the classic path. Continue to climb towards the chapel. Up there, Saint-Michel du Cousson awaits you perched on its rock and the summit (1512 m) offers you an exceptional 360° panorama. Nice day hike and return by the same route.

    On this route, the Saint-Michel du Cousson chapel clings to a steep cliff. It is a modest square-plan Romanesque-style building. Its walls are solid on three sides,...
    Pass the ruins of Les Granges then those of Suyès and exit at a "drop" called Merle where you join the classic path. Continue to climb towards the chapel. Up there, Saint-Michel du Cousson awaits you perched on its rock and the summit (1512 m) offers you an exceptional 360° panorama. Nice day hike and return by the same route.

    On this route, the Saint-Michel du Cousson chapel clings to a steep cliff. It is a modest square-plan Romanesque-style building. Its walls are solid on three sides, the thinner façade wall is pierced with two small openings. A remarkable decorative element, a stone carved with interlacing, adorns the top of the door. During work carried out in 1983, the original was replaced by a cast. The façade has just been renovated. The Saint Michel du Cousson chapel is one of the oldest chapels in Digne. Its foundation dates back to 1035.
  • Departure
    Digne-les-Bains
  • Difference in height
    978.667 m
  • Environment
    • Mountain view
    • Panoramic view
    • Mountain location
    • Town location
    • In centre of town
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Accepted customers
    • Level black - very hard
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979 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1477 m
  • Minimum altitude : 642 m
  • Total positive elevation : 979 m
  • Total negative elevation : -979 m
  • Max positive elevation : 715 m
  • Min positive elevation : -709 m
Services
  • Equipment
    • Free car park
    • Car park
    • Public WC
  • Services
    • Pets welcome