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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Briançon
Villar-D'Arêne

Lautaret Pass – Torrent loop from Col du Lautaret

Hard

4.7

(30)

239

hikers

Lautaret Pass – Torrent loop from Col du Lautaret

03:22

11.3km

240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.14 km for 483 m

After 6.74 km for 483 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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30 m

Lautaret Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Lautaret is the last climb before heading to the summit of the Col du Galibier. The Lautaret route can be quite busy; the best day to ride is Sunday, when heavy goods vehicles are banned.

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2

3.22 km

Belvedere

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3

3.35 km

View Over the Gorges de la Romanche

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The balcony path overlooks the Romanche gorges. You can admire the bends formed by the arms of the river in the valley but also some specimens of local fauna. Open …

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4

5.46 km

View of the Glaciers of La Meije

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From this location you can admire the Meije glaciers which are revealed one after the other as you advance. An unmissable spectacle in the Écrins.

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5

5.62 km

Just climb up the small overhang on the right on the path to enjoy this beautiful view

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6

5.67 km

Toward the shelter

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the Écrins massif is of incredible beauty

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7

7.03 km

Torrent

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The path crosses this beautiful torrent/waterfall which flows into the Romanche below.

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8

7.23 km

Waterfall Along the Trail

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B

11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

1.58 km

297 m

138 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

572 m

297 m

209 m

138 m

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Highest point (2,110 m)

Lowest point (2,040 m)

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