Chemin historique de la Poyat à Oulles
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,031 ft
- climb
- 4,473 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 3,870 ft and 4,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 820 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. It is on the edge of Oulles. 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 10 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 historique de la Poyat à Oulles for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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