La Dent d'Orlu
A 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Occitania, France.
- 1.4 mi
- one way
- 1,989 ft
- climb
- 6,890 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
La Dent d'Orlu is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Occitania, France. It runs between about 4,980 ft and 6,890 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,990 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Orlu, about 2.1 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic de la Calmette, Sarrat de la Llau Rouge and Sarrat de la Bassugue. Cascades des Gnioles is within about 3 miles. For camping, La Forge and Camping des Ioules are 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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