Verte
A 0.8-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Occitania, France.
- 0.8 mi
- loop
- 130 ft
- climb
- 5,016 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Verte is a 0.8-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (cœur). It stays at about 5,020 ft above sea level and is close to flat. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Cauterets, about 3.1 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Soum de Porcabarra, Pic de Leytugouse and Pic de Gaube. Cascade du Pont d'Espagne and Cascade de Boussès are within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac du Chalet du Clot and Aire de bivouac 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 trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Verte for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
