Col de la Galise
Alternative Col hike from Vallon du Prariond
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 949 m
- Descent
- 949 m
A medium length hike through gorges past grazing animals and leading towards a Col at 2957m.
Hiking Moderate
Escape into the realm of ibex, chamois, and marmots where the peace and tranquility will leave you wanting to stay the night at the nearby refuge.
The route starts near the bridge at the first hairpin of the Col de l'Iseran, after Val d'Isere.
It begins with a steep climb on a well-laid-out path overlooking an impressive gorge. Climbing a few hundred meters, the valley opens and you are greeted with a green lake, high mountains, and tame marmots. You will soon arrive at the Refuge du Prariond where you can stop for a coffee or lunch.
You can return to the car at this point or continue on towards the Col de la Lose with a 400m climb on a winding path up to a plateau, a little over 2700m, where Ibex graze in the summer months. The path then forks, with the right fork heading towards Col de la Lose (2957m) and Col de la Galise (2987m). You can climb to either in similar time then once at the top, you can look far down into the Italian Vallee de Cenesole. After taking in the view, you follow the same path back to the car.
Dogs are not permitted on this trail.
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
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