This hiking trail covers 8.94mi starting from Molines-en-Queyras, Hautes-Alpes. The hike is a loop trail and returns to the trailhead. This hike is rated as hard, plan for about 5h13m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 3360ft and an elevation loss of 3323ft.
Description of the route by the creator
Park at the Lariane bridge parking lot, then follow the signs for the first ascent to the Col de Longet (take care to turn right shortly after the start of the path, there are only markings on the ground). After the pass, follow either the path along the mountain (the shortest but narrowest) or take the main path and the road leading to the observatory. Once at the observatory, the view of Pic de Château Renard is well worth the detour. Take the same route back. No particular difficulty, apart from the length of the path and the difference in altitude.
