Tête de la Frema – Bivouac Barenghi loop from Tête de la Frema

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Tête de la Frema – Bivouac Barenghi loop from Tête de la Frema

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Tête de la Frema – Bivouac Barenghi loop from Tête de la Frema

06:42

13.5km

1,040m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 0 m for 711 m

After 8.83 km for 1.22 km

After 11.9 km for 8 m

After 12.8 km for 689 m

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18 m

Tête de la Frema

Highlight • Summit

At 3,151 meters above sea level, the Tête de la Frema offers a panoramic view of the high peaks of Ubaye, Mercantour and Écrins, as well as the Lac des Neuf Couleurs below.

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395 m

Getting to the Tête de la Frema is very challenging and in the last stretch as in others a little exposed, but with the right attention and adequate footwear it is possible to reach it without too many problems.

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686 m

Gypière Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At 2,948 meters above sea level, the Col de la Gypière marks the border between Italy and France.

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1.06 km

Lake of Nine Colours

Highlight • Lake

It is a superb heart-shaped lake, nestled in a rocky basin at the foot of the Tête de la Frema.

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2.39 km

Long Lake

Highlight • Lake

It is a beautiful alpine lake, a stone's throw from the hiking trail.

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3.59 km

Pas de la Couletta

Mountain Pass

8.01 km

Col de Stroppia / Colle di Nubiera

Mountain Pass

10.1 km

Moderately Difficult Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Path that requires good physical preparation, it is not dangerous but quite demanding.

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11.5 km

Lac du Vallonasso

Highlight • Lake

11.7 km

Bivouac Barenghi

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Barenghi bivouac is located on the shores of Lake Vallonasso and is the starting point for those who want to undertake the ascent to Brec de Chambeyron.

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