Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Cross-country skiing

Vira Vents

2.5 mi
round trip
591 ft
climb
4,683 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Vira Vents is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche. It is 1.3 miles each way, 2.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,450 ft and 4,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 370 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Astet, about 2.5 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Serre de Montgros, Serre de la Pialade and Les Valadous. For camping, Camping Les Aygues Douces and Camping municipal Lanarce are within about 6 miles. There are 16 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 Vira Vents for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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