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Val Ferret

Grand Col Ferret

A long pull to the Swiss border, where the pass opens onto a completely different set of mountains.

Hard

Distance
9 km
Ascent
800 m
High point
2,537 m
Walking, not counting the bus
4 to 5 h

Reading your answers

How high

2,537 mhigh point
2,062 mRifugio Elena
1,770 mArnouva

The top stands 767 m above Arnouva. Total ascent is higher, because the path rises and falls on the way.

Before you go

Worth knowing

The col is exposed and catches the wind even in August. Turn back at Elena if the weather closes in.