Hiking - Chenaillet Geological Trail
This hike, marked with informational signs, reveals the exceptional geological interest of Chenaillet: oceanic rocks at an altitude of over 2500m with a unique panoramic view of the Queyras, Écrins, Cerces, and Italy.
Starting from the Bourget marsh plain, this loop trail with its varied landscapes and unique panorama reveals the surprising presence of an ancient oceanic volcano, which exposes three main types of rock: serpentinites, gabbros, and pillow basalts, evidence of the existence of the Alpine Ocean 150 million years ago... an exceptional hike, a must-do in the Briançonnais region.
The Chenaillet massif is an exceptional geological site.
This themed trail was created with the help of several organizations and the Briançon Centre for Alpine Geology.
It is now very popular with large groups.
We recommend starting this hike very early to avoid the groups.
Please stay on the established path and do not take shortcuts.
Do not collect samples along the route.
Starting from the Bourget marsh plain, this loop trail with its varied landscapes and unique panorama reveals the surprising presence of an ancient oceanic volcano, which exposes three main types of rock: serpentinites, gabbros, and pillow basalts, evidence of the existence of the Alpine Ocean 150 million years ago... an exceptional hike, a must-do in the Briançonnais region.
The Chenaillet massif is an exceptional geological site.
This themed trail was created with the help of several organizations and the Briançon Centre for Alpine Geology.
It is now very popular with large groups.
We recommend starting this hike very early to avoid the groups.
Please stay on the established path and do not take shortcuts.
Do not collect samples along the route.