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OSM map layer · LineString
44.76, 6.32 · rel 12076456
44.76, 6.32 · rel 12076456
Le Col du Cheval de Bois
A 18,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and lakes in Hautes-Alpes.
Loop walk
start = finish · Hautes-Alpes
18,6km
Distance
+1024m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× summit
Source
Water ·
on the route
18,6 km
100%
Rouite
summit ·
400 m off route
18,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Le Col du Cheval de Bois is 18.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Le Col du Cheval de Bois takes approximately 4h 38min to complete.
Yes, Le Col du Cheval de Bois is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Le Col du Cheval de Bois starts near coordinates 44.7627, 6.2805.
Le Col du Cheval de Bois is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.