Occitania · Hiking

Chemin Rouge

0.4 mi
round trip
326 ft
climb
1,041 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin Rouge is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc naturel régional Corbières-Fenouillèdes. It runs between about 740 ft and 1,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 310 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Padern, about 0.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Crès, Les Escampillasses and Roc de Capéliane. Cascades de Duilhac is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de Cucugnan and Le Domaine de la Peirière are within about 6 miles. 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

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