Mount Columbus

Presentation

Mont-Colombis: a breath of fresh air and an impressive panorama, this is what awaits you when you reach the summit at 1 734 m. At the top, you will have a 360° panoramic view of the Durance and Avance valleys and the Serre Ponçon lake.

It is a classified site (natural zone of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF). Its landscapes are a succession of plateaus rising in altitude which border the Avance plain on either side. Its summit is home to a RHYTMME radar from Météo France, which provides precise real-time information on hydro-meteorological risks in the Southern Alps.

Benches and orientation tables allow you to enjoy the panorama of Serre-Ponçon.

- By bike: the climb is very popular with cyclists because of its relief and its frightening gradients.
By paraglider: Mont-Colombis is a very popular take-off site for paragliders. On foot: the site is long to reach but the bravest will be rewarded: walking departures are possible from the communes of Chorges, Avançon or Théus.
- By car: the only access road is from Théus. It is possible to reach the summit by car.

The slopes of Mont-Colombis are geographically shared between the communes of Espinasses, Théus, Remollon, Valserres, Saint-Étienne-le-Laus, Avançon, Montgardin, Chorges and Rousset. The summit is administratively located at the limit of the communes of Théus and Espinasses.

Opening period

Open every day.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Rates

Free access.

Fittings

Picnic area

Orientation board