Chemin bleu
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,706 ft
- climb
- 4,604 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin bleu 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 3,700 ft and 4,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Entraigues, about 1.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include L'Étillier, Sommet de la Cavale and Sommet des Ferrières. For camping, Camping Les Vignaux and Au Valbonheur are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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