Le Long du Grand Merdaret
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 364 ft
- climb
- 3,956 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Le Long du Grand Merdaret is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 3,630 ft and 3,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Chantepérier, about 1.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Grand Armet, Pointe de l'Armet and La Grisonnière. For camping, Bivouac du Lauvitel and Camp spot 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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