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Lac Egorgéou – Col Vieux loop from L'Échalp

Hard

4.8

(48)

750

hikers

Lac Egorgéou – Col Vieux loop from L'Échalp

08:13

17.7km

1,160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Queyras

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.69 km

Bouchouse valley

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The entire lower part of the Bouchouse valley is like a flower garden.
A truly exceptional valley which deserves to devote a day to it.

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2

5.14 km

Lac Egorgéou

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Lake Egorgéou is a superb little lake located at an altitude of 2,400 meters. It is a perfect spot for a short break at the foot of La Taillante.

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3

5.48 km

Beautiful high valley

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Beautiful landscape in the high mountains

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4

7.34 km

Lake Foréant

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At 2,618 m above sea level, Lac de Foréant is the highest altitude lake in the Tour du Queyras. It may still be partially frozen or snowy until the end of June.

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5

8.73 km

Col Vieux

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Col Vieux is a superb pass at 2,806 meters above sea level. From there, you have a 360° panorama of the Alps, the peaks of Pain de Sucre, Taillante, Pic …

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6

8.76 km

Sugar loaf

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B

17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

968 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 7 October

7°C

-1°C

90 %

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