Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

main courante

2.7 mi
one way: 3,876 ft
climb: 3,505 ft
high point: Point to point
route

main courante is a 2.7-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 1,200 ft and 3,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,880 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Laurent-en-Royans, about 0.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Baret. Cascade and Le Grand Saut are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping GCU de Saint-Jean-en-Royans and Camping les Bords de Lyonne are within about 6 miles. 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 main courante for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.