Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Col des Colombes - Pic Turbat

1.0 mi
round trip
2,229 ft
climb
9,727 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Col des Colombes - Pic Turbat is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 7,890 ft and 9,730 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,980 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Villar-Loubière, about 1.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic Turbat, Mont Gardi and Épaule Sud (L'Olan). Cascade de Combefroide and Cascade du Casset are within about 3 miles. For camping, Les eaux douces and Aire naturelle de camping Les Prés Ronds are within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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 Col des Colombes - Pic Turbat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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