The Izoard pass on snowshoes

In winter, the Col de l'Izoard road is transformed into a groomed trail for cross-country skiers and walkers. Take the opportunity to discover this mythical pass on this easy snowshoe hike.

Description

The Col de l'Izoard is one of the must-do snowshoe hikes in the Briançonnais. With family or friends, it's an easy hike that leads to one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Queyras. Ideal on full-moon evenings, to enjoy the nocturnal ambience of snow-covered forests, it's also an opportunity to discover the unmissable Refuge Napoléon, built in 1858.

From the parking lot, head up towards and through the hamlet of Le Laus.

Pass the Auberge de l'Arpelin. Then, as you leave the hamlet, put on your snowshoes and begin the ascent of the pass on the 8-kilometer groomed trail, staying on the right-hand side going up and the left-hand side going down on the multi-activity trail".

As you ascend, take in the view of the Pic du Grand Rochebrune, the summit of Arpelin and the Grand Peygu.

When you reach the Refuge Napoléon, continue for another 1 km to reach the pass.

Return by the same route.

Complément accueil

There is a cross-country ski center in the village of Cervières, where you can rent cross-country skiing equipment (alternating and skating), snowshoes, sealskins for cross-country skiing and sledges.

Because of the risk of avalanche, we strongly recommend that you wear full safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel).

Environnements

• Mountain view
• Mountain location
• Village -2 km away
• Panoramic view

Tarifs

The slope is groomed and paying (3€/5€ depending on the package chosen) from the opening of the Cervières Nordic ski area to the end of the winter vacations (variable depending on snow conditions).
Outside the opening period, the piste is ungroomed and free.

Itinéraire

• Distance 16km
• Type d'itinéraire Aller/retour
• Dénivelé positif 708m
• Dénivelé négatif 708m
• Durée journalière 04h00
• Itinéraire balisé Oui
• Nature du terrain Groomed trail
• Altitude maximum 2364m

Période d'ouverture

From 01/12 to 30/04 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

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