Some sources say that Hannibal may have used the Malaure Pass when crossing the Alps. True or tale, the Italian side viewed from the col was very steep and rocky so hard to believe that elephants could negotiate this terrain!

We started from the parking in Valpréveyre, crossed the Bouchet Torrent and then headed east following the torrent in the woods. A bit higher, we crossed a stream again. The incline became steeper, and we came to a crossroads at 2230 m where the left-hand trail went to Col de Bouchet and Col de Valpréveyre. We forked right as planned. After climbing 300 m and 1.1 km including some steep stretches, we reached the narrow col where an Italian signpost with several destinations was erected. A narrow and steep trail descended on the Italian side. The Italian lowlands were not far, and typical fog and clouds (nebbia) were clinging to the relief.

We met nobody on the latter part of the trail. Many walkers preferred to enjoy the sunny and warm weather by the stream. Some went up to the Bouchet Pass with a small refuge on the Italian side.