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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.

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Ascent to Refuge Ricou

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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.
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Refuge de Ricou

- 2115m
Departure arrival1975 m
Arrival altitude2115 m
Elevation+140
Time45min
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step 1
Ascent to Refuge Ricou
Refuge de Ricou
Departure arrival1975 m
Arrival altitude2115 m
Elevation+140m
Time45min
DifficultyEasy
Seasonin summer