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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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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Christoph

January 19, 2023

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Very nice lonely tour

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1. Trail 115 from Villanova to Col Lacroix

13.5km

06:47

1,070m

Historic alpine crossing to the French border through waterfalls, forests, and resistance history.

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2. L'Echalp – Col Lacroix loop from L'Échalp

9.41km

04:19

640m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Willy Jervis Refuge – Col Lacroix loop from L'Échalp

14.8km

07:31

1,210m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 2,310 m

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Sunday 8 February

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

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Col Lacroix

1. Trail 115 from Villanova to Col Lacroix

2. L'Echalp – Col Lacroix loop from L'Échalp

3. Willy Jervis Refuge – Col Lacroix loop from L'Échalp

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