Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Cross-country skiing

Route des Avalanches

2.7 mi
round trip
439 ft
climb
3,929 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Route des Avalanches is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura. It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.7 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,730 ft and 3,930 ft above sea level, with roughly 180 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Giron, about 2.1 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt de l'Auger, Haute Crête and Crêt Mathieu. Saut à l'Âne and Cascade des Êtrés are within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Valserine and Les Géorennes are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Route des Avalanches for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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