Occitania · Hiking

Piste inférieure du Mascaret

0.6 mi
round trip
1,503 ft
climb
2,394 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Piste inférieure du Mascaret is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Réserve nationale de chasse et faune sauvage. It runs between about 1,880 ft and 2,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 900 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 2.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Fourcat d'Héric, Roc Noir and Lioussès. Lac Blond 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 35 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.

Conditions and forecast

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