Boucle du Plateau de la Croix
Photo: DimiTalen, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 1.1 mi
- loop
- 280 ft
- climb
- 4,760 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Boucle du Plateau de la Croix is a 1.1-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,650 ft and 4,760 ft above sea level, with roughly 280 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Les Contamines-Montjoie, about 2.4 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt Mortet, Mont Joux and Mont d'Arbois. Cascade de Crépin and Cascade de Crépin are within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac tolérée de Miage and Camping du Pontet are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Boucle du Plateau de la Croix for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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