La verte
- 2.5 mi
- loop
- 469 ft
- climb
- 4,130 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
La verte is a 2.5-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,020 ft and 4,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Onnion, about 1.3 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher Blanc, La Corbassière and Pointe de Miribel. 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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Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at La verte for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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