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Freeride tour of the week | Col du Longet - Pic Travesier

Popular, not too difficult tour in the Queyras

by Stefan Neuhauser 01/25/2015
In the middle of the Parc Naturel de Queyras, the road leads over the Col d'Agnel from France to Italy. This third highest pass in the Alps is surprisingly little known, but although the road (which leads up to 2,744 m) is of course closed in winter, it offers many opportunities for ski tourers and freeriders.

Ascent

Start at the Pont de Lariane in the lower part of the Col d'Agnel, where there is a cleared parking lot for winter sports enthusiasts (P. 2,024 m, due to the winter closure and you cannot get any further).
Follow the cross-country ski trail on the right side of the stream in the direction of the ascent, then branch off to the right to point P. 2,156 m. From here ascend in a southerly direction. You cross a sparse larch forest, at approx. 2,200 m you change direction slightly to the east and roughly follow the Torrent du Longet (to the right of the stream) to the Col du Longet at 2,701 m. The terrain is more hilly and more structured than is initially apparent on the map. Be careful if the avalanche situation is tense! Especially when visibility is poor, it is impossible to recognize the small-scale terrain traps. From Col du Longet, head east, to the left of the ridge, into the upper summit basin. This then narrows to a ridge at approx. 2700 m, the walls of which drop off to the south and east (be careful here too in poor visibility). For the last few meters, follow the ridge to the summit with skis on your feet.

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Descent

Along the ascent route with variation options. From the col, you can also descend to the west and climb back, or climb the Chateau Renard via the southern flank.

Information

Difficulty: **
Average steepness/maximum steepness:30-35 degrees up to the Col du Longet in the upper part 35-39 degrees
Exposure: N in the lower part NW in the upper part
Altitude difference start and finish: 2024m | 2882 m
Altitude difference uphill and downhill: approx. 860 m
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Best time of year: November May
Directions: From Guillestre in the direction of Col d'Agnel to the snow line at approx. 2000 meters
Map: IGN Monte Viso 3637 OT
Tip: In Molines there is a good bakery for food and drinks right on the road.

Stefan Neuhauser is a mountain guide and photographer. Stefan comes from the Allgäu, but has been spending his winter and summer seasons in the Italian and French Southern Alps for almost 20 years. He knows this region like no other, with its many little-known and hidden freeride opportunities. Stefan frequently leads freeride weeks and (freeride) tours for groups and individuals in the Southern Alps from La Grave to Nice and on the Piedmont side in Valle Stura, Valle Varaita and Valle Maira.

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