La Rouge
- 2.8 mi
- round trip
- 648 ft
- climb
- 4,094 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
La Rouge is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is 1.4 miles each way, 2.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,830 ft and 4,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 250 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Bogève, about 1.4 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Corbassière, Rocher Blanc and Tête des Cudres. For camping, Camping Chounaz is within about 6 miles. There are 20 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 Rouge for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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