Chemin historique de la Poyat à Oulles
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 3,149 ft
- climb
- 3,828 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin historique de la Poyat à Oulles is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 2,940 ft and 3,830 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,990 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 Oulles, about 0.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Piret, Crête du Fort and Crête de la Brèche. Cascade de Sarenne is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping la Ferme Noémie and Camping La Piscine are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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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