Boucle rouge
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Vaud, Switzerland.
- 6.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,410 ft
- climb
- 4,116 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Boucle rouge is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Vaud, Switzerland. It is 3.0 miles each way, 6.0 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,710 ft and 4,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 570 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Les Paccots, about 2.1 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Les Pléiades, Corbetta and Le Folly. For camping, Camping le Bivouac and Camping de La Pichette are 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 rouge for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
