Riou Grand
- 0.7 mi
- loop
- 20 ft
- climb
- 4,879 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Riou Grand is a 0.7-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche. It runs between about 4,820 ft and 4,880 ft above sea level, with roughly 20 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for skate skiing. The nearest town is Loubaresse, about 2.5 miles northeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ron Trepayre, Grand Tanargue and Signal de Coucoulude. For camping, Auprès de mon arbre and Camping les Rives de l'Ardèche are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 Riou Grand for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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