Lautrec - Piste rouge
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Valais, Switzerland.
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,951 ft
- climb
- 4,695 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Lautrec - Piste rouge is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Valais, Switzerland. It is 1.9 miles each way, 3.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,420 ft and 4,700 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,490 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. It is on the edge of Evolène. Peaks within about 3 miles include Râz d'Arbey, Mel de la Niva and Palanche de la Cretta. For camping, Camping d'Evolène and Ilôt Bosquet are within about 6 miles. There are 12 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Lautrec - Piste rouge for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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