Col de Péas (GR58) from les Fonts (Cervières)
For day hikes, the numerous mountain passes in the French Alps offer good and
safe options. Many long distance (GR) trails cross the cols.
We chose to drive to Les Fonts de Cervières (2040 m) at the end of
the D89T road. We have previously used this popular starting point for
our hikes. The GR 58 runs via the hamlet.
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Les Fonts |
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Start of GR58 Les Fonts
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GR58 along Cerveyrette Torrent
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Pic de Rochebrune |
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Col de Péas 15min away
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Almost at Col de Péas
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Rocky steep stretch of GR58
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Back to Les Fonts |
Our goal was Col de Péas (2629 m), south of Les Fonts. It was a
straightforward itinerary along the GR58 with white/red markings. After
having crossed a wooden bridge in Les Fonts, we reached the GR58 and headed
south. With such a high starting point, we soon reached a high alpine
environment where Pic de Rochebrune (3320 m) dominated the landscape
on our right-hand side.
We reached an intersection where a trail forked right to Lac des Cordes. We
continued straight and came to a steeper section of the trail where some
surefootedness was required when climbing, and especially during the
descent. Some patches of snow were still present by the trail in late July
near the col.
The mountain pass comprised wide alpine meadows notably on its southern
side. It was a great stop for our picnic. Several other hikers were
recuperating there as well.
We used the same trail back to our starting point.
Climb: 650 m
Distance: 8,3 km
Duration: 4 h
Map: Briançon Serre-Chevalier Montgenèvre 3536 OT
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