Colle Bercia-Lago dei Sette Colori/Lac Gignoux

The path starts from Colle Bercia at an altitude of 2,250 m, accessible from Cesana Torinese and Sagnalonga via a rather long dirt road that leads to the Chaberton parking area (where you can park) at 2,220 m just below Colle Bercia; it can also be accessed from Claviere using the available routes (dirt roads and hiking trails).

From the parking area, take the dirt track heading southwest, passing through some beautiful mountain huts and gently sloping up to a crossroads at about 2,660 m, where you ignore the path to the left towards Capanna Mautino and Lago Nero, and also the path to the right to the Ancient Trees, and proceed towards Lago dei Sette Colori; you encounter two more junctions on the left to Mautino and Lago Nero at about 2,300 m and 2,350 m, which you ignore; following the main path along the hillside beneath several destroyed military positions, you finally reach the Costa La Luna pass at 2,370 m; ignore both the path to the left leading to military positions and the one on the right leading to Val Gimont and Colletto Verde, and proceed on the main path which climbs briefly then gently levels off again; at the fork at about 2,380 m, maintain the altitude choosing the diagonal trail (alternatively you can continue on the dirt road which descends and then climbs back up) and finally reach Col Saurel at 2,390 m, overlooking the lake. From here you descend into the basin hosting Lago dei Sette Colori at 2,330 m.

Wear clothing and footwear suitable for the environment and season.

From Turin follow the signs for the North Ring Road towards Trafori - Frejus. Take the A32 motorway towards Bardonecchia and exit at Monginevro Sestriere. At the tunnel exit continue to the right towards Cesana, Claviere, Monginevro/France.

Parking at the Chaberton parking area just below Colle Bercia

Before undertaking any hike it is recommended to check the weather forecasts or ask for information at local Tourism Offices. It is good practice not to hike alone and always inform someone about your destination.

Do not litter but carry your waste with you, also picking up any left by others.

The indicated travel times are approximate and may vary depending on weather conditions and your abilities.

The refreshment point "La Baita" near Colle Bercia is open only during the winter season

There are no fountains along the route.