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Pas de la Mule hiking loop from Refuge d'Avérole
As you walk through this high-altitude valley, near the Italian ridges, look up - up and up! All around you, the secret world of the "3,000s" unfolds in all directions. At the foot of all these majestic peaks, strike out from your own base camp at an easy pace.
Description
The Avérole torrent acts as your guide throughout the journey. Fed by streams and glacial lakes that overlook the Lombarde valley, it's a refreshing place for both young and old to rest along the way. The trail, which is often playful and always well-maintained, encourages you to maintain your speed. Marmots whistle from distant hiding places, and who knows... there may be chamois up there in the shade of the cliffs, watching you as you go by. These grand, cinema-like landscapes fill you with energy. At this altitude on the south-facing slope, you feel the soft, warm caress of the sun on your face. What a strange feeling when you arrive at your destination! The torrent gently flowing through the village of Avérole is now a distant memory. Here at the shepherds' hut, it goes cascading down into a giant, boiling cauldron. The few hours you've spent hiking along the right bank suddenly feel like whole days of adventure.
Additional welcome
The duration of hiking trails is calculated using reference paces: 300 m/h ascent, 500 m/h descent and 4 km/h on the flat.
As hazards may occur at any time on the routes, the GPX tracks provided are not contractual. They are given for information only. Riders use them at their own risk, depending on their level of technological proficiency and their understanding of the terrain.
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Minimum age: 8 years
Environments
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Close to a public transportation
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Near shuttle stop
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Mountain view
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Mountain location
Rates
Free access.
Itinerary
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Distance
6.1km
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Route type
Round trip
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Elevation gain
300m
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Negative gradient
300m
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Daily duration
03h00
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Signposted itinerary
Yes
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Beaconing accuracy
Departmental markings (PR: yellow blades)
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Tricky passage
The hike takes in several footbridges installed in mid-June and dismantled in October.
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Nature of the land
Rock,
Stone,
Ground,
Not suitable for strollers
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Maximum altitude
2375m
Opening period
From 15/06 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Additional opening
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Subject to favorable weather
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Subject to snow conditions
Location
To get there by bus: Line 3 - Refuge d'Avérole stop.
By car: park in the Vincendières parking lot, then walk or take the shuttle bus from the parking lot to the starting point.
Documents
Animals
Pets allowed : Yes
Pets allowed with supplement: No
Out of respect for wildlife, please keep your dog on a lead.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
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To guide you in the field, consult the "step-by-step" directional diagram provided in pdf.
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Distance
6.1km
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Daily duration
03h00
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Elevation gain
300m
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Negative gradient
300m
