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Névache

Ponsonnière Pass – Col des Cerces loop from Névache - Fontcouverte

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Briançon

Névache

Ponsonnière Pass – Col des Cerces loop from Névache - Fontcouverte

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Ponsonnière Pass – Col des Cerces loop from Névache - Fontcouverte

04:11

26.9km

1,330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.0 km for 293 m

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 23.9 km for 418 m

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 26.2 km for 463 m

Open as destination only: • December 1-April 30 • July 15-August 15 (otherwise open)

After 26.7 km for 242 m

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

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2.40 km

Refuge du Chardonnet

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The refuge is located in the heart of the Chardonnet valley. It serves as a base camp for enthusiasts of many activities, from climbing to walking and ski touring in winter.

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3.14 km

Lac du Chatelard

Lake

5.88 km

Col du Chardonnet Sud

Mountain Pass

9.78 km

Mountain Pass

11.4 km

Lac de la Ponsonnière

Highlight • Lake

It's impossible to miss on the way, but it's the entire landscape that's impressive.

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12.1 km

Ponsonnière Pass

Highlight • Trail

Located at 2,613 meters above sea level, the Col de la Ponsonnière marks the passage from the Northern Alps to the Southern Alps.

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14.6 km

Viewpoint

15.8 km

Col des Cerces

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At 2,574 meters above sea level, the Col des Cerces is located between Pointe des Blanchets and Pointe de la Fourche.

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17.1 km

Round Lake

Highlight • Lake

A lake with crystal clear waters surrounded by mountains: this is an incredible spot! We really take the eyes.

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17.3 km

Seuil des Rochilles and Its Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Le Seuil des Rochilles marks the border between Savoy and the Hautes Alpes. A Sardinian stone terminal with its lily and its Savoy cross is installed there, and recalls the …

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20.0 km

Refuge des Drayères

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It is a nice refuge, located at the bottom of the Clarée valley at 2,180 meters above sea level. Warm atmosphere, home cooking, board games and books available: everything is …

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23.3 km

The Laval refuge at an altitude of 2,010 meters is a communal refuge completely rebuilt in a chalet style. It welcomes up to 38 people in a friendly and family atmosphere, divided into six dormitories.

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26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

6.03 km

4.66 km

1.71 km

1.29 km

Surfaces

7.40 km

6.88 km

6.15 km

5.20 km

1.25 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,630 m)

Lowest point (1,860 m)

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Refuge du Chardonnet

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Ponsonnière Pass

Col des Cerces

Round Lake

Seuil des Rochilles and Its Lakes

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