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Cayolle Pass – Col de la Petite Cayolle loop from Col de la Cayolle

Hard

3.9

(8)

119

hikers

Cayolle Pass – Col de la Petite Cayolle loop from Col de la Cayolle

07:16

18.1km

1,170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

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 2.27 km for 236 m

After 15.7 km for 237 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

56 m

Cayolle Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Cayolle is a little known pass. Its name is not very familiar, yet it culminates at more than 2,324 meters above sea level and offers a remarkable panorama and very quiet roads.

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2

1.58 km

Lovely little mountain lake

Highlight • Lake

3

2.49 km

Col de la Petite Cayolle

Highlight • Mountain Pass

About a 45 minute walk from the Col de Cayolle car park. Good passable path in good weather. Bring warm clothes, the wind can be brisk and fresh.

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4

2.75 km

Little Cayolle Lake

Highlight • Lake

On a great circular route from Col der la Cayole you will pass this lake

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5

7.85 km

View of Lake Allos from Mont Pelat

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mont Pelat is a limestone summit located at 3,051 meters above sea level which dominates the massif of the same name. From there, there is an incredible view of the Écrins and Cerces massifs, and of Lake Allos below.

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6

7.89 km

7

10.2 km

Lac du Trou de l'Aigle

Highlight • Lake

It is a superb little lake, nestled at the foot of the summit of the same name. The decor is truly exceptional!

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8

14.8 km

Lake des Garrets

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful mountain lake at 2600 meters. Numerous Alpine ibexes roam here :-)

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18.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.48 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

6.48 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,960 m)

Lowest point (2,320 m)

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Monday 13 July

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