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The Bousson pass on snowshoes
Description
From the village of Cervières, discover the Bourget plain and climb up to the Col de Bousson for total immersion in the heart of nature.
The first part of the ascent to the plaine du Bourget is groomed in February. After the plain, the route to the Col de Bousson is not groomed.
From the village church, cross the bridge then take the lane rising to the left: you have to cross the village to reach its heights.
Pass the Maison Faure-Vincent Dubois and take the 1st lane on the right, going straight up to the bend. Take the bend and pass the Ferme découverte La Maison des Bêtes à laine. Continue straight ahead.
Walk up the snow-covered road that serves as a pedestrian route in winter (caution: groomed route subject to fee). Pass the Mur des Aittes, then the hamlet of La Chau. Once on the Bourget plain, continue straight on to the hamlet of Hugues.
At the hamlet of Hugues, leave the groomed route and turn left towards Rif Tord/Col du Bousson.
After Rif Tord, climb for about 3 km to the pass.
Return by the same route.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 01/12/2026 to 30/04/2027
- From 01/12/2027 to 30/04/2028
Additional information
Updated by
Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard - 04/03/2026
www.hautesvallees.com/la-grave/
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Environments
Mountain view
Mountain location
Village 2 km away
Open period
From 01/12 to 30/04 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 06 07 07 31 08
Email : izoard@hautesvallees.com
Website : https://www.hautesvallees.com/lizoard/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Izoardtourisme/
Location complements
From Briançon, take the D902 towards Col de l'Izoard to reach the village of Cervières: park in one of the village parking lots.
Type of land
Groomed trail
Non-groomed itinerary
Reception complements
Please note that this particularly long route requires careful preparation.
- The telephone network is almost non-existent in this part of the valley.
- The Refuge des Fonts de Cervières is not open in winter.
- In the village of Cervières, there is a cross-country ski hostel where you can rent cross-country skiing equipment (alternating and skating), snowshoes, sealskins for cross-country skiing, sledges... Also tourist information and ski pass sales.
Progressing on snow-covered terrain is far more demanding than in summer. It requires special equipment and knowledge of mountain risks.
An ungroomed itinerary sometimes requires you to "make tracks", and requires good physical condition and preparation.
- Consult the weather forecast
- Avalanche risk assessment bulletin
- Consult guide recommendations
- Make sure you have the right equipment, including avalanche transceivers, shovels and probes.
- Choose an itinerary suited to your physical condition
- Never set off alone.
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