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From Névache to Refuge Ricou

How to reach Refuge Ricou
A day's snowshoeing or ski touring for a breathtaking view of the Cerces massif.

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Ascent to Refuge Ricou

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From the car park in Névache, Ville Haute, on off-piste skis or snowshoes, follow the summer road towards Haute Vallée de la Clarée for 5 km. Once you reach the hamlet of Foncouverte, bear right just before the bridge that crosses the river. A 45-minute climb will take you to the refuge in the hamlet of Ricou, the last of the chalets.
Important: Never use the summer route running along the right bank of the river Clarée between Ville Haute and Pont du Rately, as there is a strong risk of avalanches.
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Refuge de Ricou

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step 1
Ascent to Refuge Ricou
Refuge de Ricou
Departure arrival1600 m
Arrival altitude2115 m
Elevation515m
Time3h
DifficultyEasy
Seasonin winter