Chemin des mineurs
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,827 ft
- climb
- 8,998 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin des mineurs is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Occitania, France. It runs between about 8,110 ft and 9,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,840 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Gouaux-de-Larboust, about 5.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grand Quayrat, Pic Lézat and Tusse de Montarqué. Cascade d'Ôo and Cascade d'Enfer are within about 3 miles. For camping, Emplacement bivouac is within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 mineurs for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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