Valchevrière
- 1.3 mi
- one way
- 825 ft
- climb
- 4,009 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Valchevrière is a 1.3-mile cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 3,830 ft and 4,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 820 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Julien-en-Vercors, about 2.4 miles northeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crête de Chalimont, Gros Martel and Sommet de Meillarot. Cascade de Moulin Marquis is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping l'Oursière and Camping Les Portes Saint-Martin are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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~2 min drive
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~5 min drive
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~7 min drive
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~9 min drive
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Valchevrière for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
