Vaud · Cross-country skiing

Boucle noire

A 2.1-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Vaud, Switzerland.

2.1 mi
loop
924 ft
climb
3,982 ft
high point
Loop
route

Boucle noire is a 2.1-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Vaud, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,680 ft and 3,980 ft above sea level, with roughly 920 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Les Paccots, about 1.8 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Corbetta, Le Folly and Le Molard. For camping, Camping le Bivouac is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Boucle noire for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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