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Le Col Lebraut
Sport, Cycling sports, Cycle tourism route
in Chorges
18.2
km
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In 2017, during stage 19, the Col Lebraut witnessed the passage of the Tour de France. Now it's your turn to climb it!
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From Chorges station, follow the railway line then cross it, heading for Montgardin. The road rises slowly and the hamlet of Montgardin comes into view. At the crossroads, take the left fork and follow the road to Champ Peyron.
Continue on the main road and cross the Jacques and its well-cleared plateau, with a very fine view of various mountain ranges. At the next crossroads, turn right towards the hamlet of le Fein. The slope steepens as you approach the forest.
Now cross through the...From Chorges station, follow the railway line then cross it, heading for Montgardin. The road rises slowly and the hamlet of Montgardin comes into view. At the crossroads, take the left fork and follow the road to Champ Peyron.
Continue on the main road and cross the Jacques and its well-cleared plateau, with a very fine view of various mountain ranges. At the next crossroads, turn right towards the hamlet of le Fein. The slope steepens as you approach the forest.
Now cross through the undergrowth, on a sometimes tricky surface, then rejoin the D3 at the Col Lebraut (make a quick round trip to admire the view of the lake and the surrounding mountains).
Now descend towards Chorges, enjoying the scenery. Pass under the N94 and, 200 m further on, turn left to return to the station car park.
Easy
- Departure
- Chorges
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Departure : Station car park, Chorges.
Arrival : Station car park, Chorges.
Follow the N94 from Gap or Embrun towards Briançon then Châteauroux-les-Alpes.
Parking recommended : Station car park, Chorges. .
From Gap:
Zou! Network : Line 69 / Frequency : Every 4 hours
Route 530 / Frequency 2 times daily
From Embrun:
Zou! network : Line 69 / Frequency : Every 4 hours
More information: https://zou.maregionsud.fr
SNCF : TER
More info: https://www.sncf-connect.com
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