Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Vire des Excellences

0.9 mi
round trip
2,161 ft
climb
7,255 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Vire des Excellences is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 6,660 ft and 7,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 860 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. The nearest town is Saint-Mury-Monteymond, about 3.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe des Excellences, Pic Couttet and Petite Lance de Domène. For camping, Aire de bivouac du refuge Jean Collet and Aire de bivouac du Pas de la Coche are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Vire des Excellences for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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