Nouvelle-Aquitaine · Cross-country skiing

Piste Rouge du Lac

1.4 mi
loop
718 ft
climb
5,595 ft
high point
Loop
route

Piste Rouge du Lac is a 1.4-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur). It runs between about 5,360 ft and 5,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 720 ft of climbing over the route. 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. The nearest town is Urdos, about 5.4 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pin Sec, Mailh dets Tours and Golocha de Esper. Le Pas d'Aspe is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac and Camping le Gave d'Aspe are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Piste Rouge du Lac for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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