Col de la Plagnette - Hiking trail

Hard
7h30min
21.6km
Round trip
+1160m
-1160m
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Description

The interest of this hike is the observation of wild fauna such as marmots and chamois. You can also see herds of cattle throughout the walk.

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Marking

The trail is marked with yellow directional signs.

Map references

IGN map 3435ET VALLOIRE - Aiguilles d'Arves / Col du Galibier is on sale in Valloire shops.

Amenities

Guided steps

Departure point: hamlet of Le Pontet. 1 - Reach the hamlet of Archaz (or drive to Archaz). 2 - The route climbs up the Neuvachette valley, passing through Les Selles and old alpine chalets. 3 - Reach the Col de la Plagnette. On the plateau, discover an ancient 18th-century fort. 4 - Return along the same path or via Col des Rochilles and Les Mottets.

Address
Pontet, 73450, Valloire
Opening
All year round. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

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Address
Pontet, 73450, Valloire
Opening
All year round. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.