Cariche
A 2.4-mile cross-country ski trail in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
- 2.4 mi
- one way
- 498 ft
- climb
- 4,318 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Cariche is a 2.4-mile cross-country ski trail in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura. It runs between about 4,140 ft and 4,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Les Molunes. Peaks within about 3 miles include les Crottes and Sur les Grés. Cascade du Moulin d'Aval and Cascade du Chapeau de Gendarme are within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac and Flower camping du Martinet are within about 6 miles. 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 Cariche for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
