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Fontcouverte to Refuge Ricou — photo 1
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1 day · 1 nightSummer

Fontcouverte to Refuge Ricou

How to reach Refuge Ricou

A little tour for all the family to enjoy, progressing through the larch trees on a wide track. Continue through the alpine pastures, where the path leads to the hamlet of Ricou, facing the Cerces Massif.

Duration
1 day · 1 night
Distance
2 km
Elevation gain
+140 m
Level
Easy
Season
in summer
Highest point
2,119 m
ClaréeStart and finish in Fontcouverte (Névache)Getting to Fontcouverte (Névache)

Route map and profile

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Whole tour: 2 km · +140 m · 1 night in a refuge

Elevation profileDistance 1.8 kmAscent 280 m
1800200022000 km1.8 km
Altitude 1864–2119 m

Refuges along the way

  • Refuge de Ricou

The route, day by day

1 day of walking

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  1. D1
    Day 1

    Ascent to Refuge Ricou

    2 km · +140 m · 1975 m → 2115 m

    From the hamlet of Foncouverte (6 km from Névache), park in the car park opposite the campsite. Turn back to take a path on the left after the bridge at Auberge de la Fruitière. Climb up the south-facing slope, then pass by the chalets of la Chalanchette along a nice, wide track. After 15 minutes you'll reach the hamlet of Ricou, where you'll find our terrace offering delicious refreshments.

    Night 1 · tonight's refuge

    Refuge de RicouBookable online

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