Occitania · Hiking

Piste des Aiguilles

1.3 mi
round trip
3,795 ft
climb
2,744 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Piste des Aiguilles is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc. It runs between about 1,660 ft and 2,740 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,790 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 Mons, about 1.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le clocher du Rieu tort, Roc du Caroux and Le Pouce. Gouffre du Cerisier and Cascade du Grand Rec are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping du Caroux and Camping Municipal Le Claps are within about 6 miles. There are 34 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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