Bard - Tête de Cou
Bard
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Difficulties:E - Excursionist
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Best period:
May - October
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Departure:Capoluogo (364 m)
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Arrival:Tête de Cou (1410 m)
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Difference in level:1.056 m
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length:4.962 m
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Ascent:3h15
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Trail sign:1
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GPS tracks:
Description of the route
Take the steep stairway at the start of the village of Bard. Continue along a paved path that winds its way up, allowing glimpses of the mediaeval burg in line with the ancient Roman road and overlooked by the fortress. Now take the paved road that leads you to a crossroad at the hamlet of Croux. Follow the left branch which winds slightly before taking you to Albard. Now take the path that winds its way up within the chestnut wood. From here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the valley below. When you get to the Clusal farmhouses, you get a fine view of the Bard fortress. Continue towards Bossou until you come to the meadows of Verale. You come to the pasture of Laffumas and lastly Col de Cou, which holds the remains of military fortifications from different eras.
