Col Lacroix

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Col Lacroix

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Col Lacroix

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Location: Ristolas, Briançon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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January 21, 2022

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At 2,299 meters above sea level, the Col Lacroix marks the border between France and Italy. There are the remains of a Napoleon refuge built between 1857 and 1858 under Napoleon III, and destroyed during the Second World War.

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Blandine ❄️🏔️☀️🌺

August 14, 2024

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At the pass itself, there is a small customs post, restored in the 50s but unfortunately already in ruins again. This pass was a high place of passage, very busy, between the valley of the Prá (Italian) and the valley of the Guil (French). The landscapes are sumptuous. It is recommended, if you are on the French side, to have the most varied views, to go up from the Echalp, and go back down towards the Monta, then take the path along the Guil to reach the Echalp. Very beautiful hike, path without any technical difficulty.

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Giancarlo & 🐕

September 5, 2025

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It marks the Italian-French border and can be reached from Italy in an hour and 45 minutes from the Jervis refuge, with a path that climbs through the woods without particular difficulties, to finally emerge onto alpine meadows.

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