Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Ancien Canal de la Douy

0.9 mi
round trip
1,148 ft
climb
3,557 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Ancien Canal de la Douy is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 3,410 ft and 3,560 ft above sea level, with roughly 570 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Valjouffrey, about 1.0 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête de la Grezounu, Tête du Périment and Tête de la Réméouse. Cascade du Ruisseau des Roberts and Cascade des Sables are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping des Faures and Bivouac de Valsenestre (obligatoire) are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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