Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de l'Alpe

1.2 mi
round trip
2,906 ft
climb
5,249 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de l'Alpe is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 3,570 ft and 5,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,680 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Chantepérier, about 1.0 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Touret, Sommet des Clottous and Le Paletas. Cascade de Confolens is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Les Vignaux and Bivouac du Lauvitel are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 Chemin de l'Alpe for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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