Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Balcon du Vénéon

0.8 mi
round trip
4,293 ft
climb
5,708 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Balcon du Vénéon is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 4,380 ft and 5,710 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,510 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Venosc, about 1.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête Moute, Montagne de Rachas and Pic du Diable. Cascade de la Pisse de Lanchâtra and Cascade de la Muzelle are within about 3 miles. For camping, La Cascade and Le Champ du Moulin are within about 6 miles. There are 13 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Balcon du Vénéon for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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