Les Verdaches
- 4.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,587 ft
- climb
- 7,463 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Les Verdaches is an out-and-back ski touring route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national de la Vanoise (aire d'adhésion). It is 2.1 miles each way, 4.2 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,430 ft and 7,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 280 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Peisey-Nancroix, about 1.8 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguille Rousse, Aiguille Grive and Roc du Grand Renard. Cascade de glace and Cascade du Nan Putors are within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Lanchettes and Camping Canopee are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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. Ski touring crosses avalanche terrain: read the local avalanche bulletin and carry beacon, shovel and probe.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Les Verdaches for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
