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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Briançon
L'Argentière-La-Bessée

Col de la Pousterle – View of the Fournel Valley loop from L'Argentière-les-Écrins

Hard

4.0

(2)

22

runners

Col de la Pousterle – View of the Fournel Valley loop from L'Argentière-les-Écrins

03:13

20.4km

1,110m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.42 km

Downhill single track richting Argentière

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Nice downhill towards Argentière, with deep gorges of the river Fournel on the left. The single track is not technical, so you can make a lot of speed. If you encounter pedestrians, moderate your speed.

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2

8.45 km

Lebrun Castle

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The plateau between les Têtes and Château Le Brun is a beautiful flowery Alpine meadow. At an altitude of approximately 2000 meters you cycle along a cart track and enjoy …

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3

10.9 km

Col de la Pousterle

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After a long, unpaved climb, you reach the top of Col de la Pousterle. From here, you have stunning views over the Vallouise valley and Puy Saint Vincent. Once on …

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4

12.0 km

View of the Fournel Valley

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View from the other side of the Col de la Pousterle, close to Puy Saint Vincent. I like to light the barbecue here or interrupt my journey for a well-deserved stop with a view.

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5

19.7 km

L'Argentière-la-Bessée

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Very pretty town just after Briançon.

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20.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.25 km

4.98 km

3.88 km

2.89 km

475 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

2.19 km

2.16 km

1.60 km

1.03 km

556 m

114 m

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Highest point (1,990 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

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