Chemin de la Cabane des Italiens
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 3,417 ft
- climb
- 7,427 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de la Cabane des Italiens 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 6,280 ft and 7,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,200 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Oris-en-Rattier, about 2.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Château des Lacs, Tête de l'Ermitat and Tête de la Grisonnière. For camping, Camping Les Vignaux and Au Valbonheur are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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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