Chemin Rivier - Pouthuire
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 362 ft
- climb
- 3,791 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin Rivier - Pouthuire is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 3,580 ft and 3,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 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 Ornon, about 0.6 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grain de Chalvet, Tête de Louis XVI and Tête des Filons. For camping, Camping Le Colporteur - Ciela Village and Camping La Piscine 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
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