Occitania · Hiking

Chemin des Crêtes

2.4 mi
round trip
3,978 ft
climb
5,249 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin des Crêtes is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.8 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 3,050 ft and 5,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 920 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Aulon, about 1.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cap de Pède, Cap de Pouy and Cap de Coumiroles. For camping, Camping le Rioumajou and Camping Artiguette Saint-Jacques are within about 6 miles. There are 8 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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

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