Occitania · Hiking

Piste du Pouce

0.8 mi
round trip
2,475 ft
climb
1,986 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Piste du Pouce is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc. It runs between about 1,550 ft and 1,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,220 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Mons, about 1.4 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Pouce, Main de Farrières and Narquoise. 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 36 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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