La Pesse
- 2.6 mi
- round trip
- 548 ft
- climb
- 4,354 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
La Pesse is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,120 ft and 4,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Onnion, about 1.3 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher Blanc, La Corbassière and Pointe des Brasses. For camping, Camping Chounaz is within about 6 miles. There are 18 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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 La Pesse for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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