Occitania · Hiking

Chemin Vauban

A 56-mile point-to-point route in Occitania, France.

56.4 mi
one way
11,178 ft
climb
6,506 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Chemin Vauban is a 56-mile point-to-point route in Occitania, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées catalanes. It runs between about 1,400 ft and 6,510 ft above sea level, with roughly 11,180 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Villefranche-de-Conflent. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roc Rouge, Serrat d'En Parrot and Roc Campagna. For camping, Lastourg and Camping Bellevue 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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