Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Colle Collerin - Refuge d'Averole

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2.6 mi
one way: 3,492 ft
climb: 10,556 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Colle Collerin - Refuge d'Averole is a 2.6-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 7,210 ft and 10,560 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,490 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Bessans, about 4.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Coche, La Tête and Pointe de Charbonnel. Cascade de la Lombarde is within about 3 miles. For camping, La Grange du Traverole and L'Illaz are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Colle Collerin - Refuge d'Averole for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.