Aire du Val d'Escreins
- At 5,906 ft
Aire du Val d'Escreins is an informal camping spot in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, at about 5,910 ft above sea level. It is inside Parc naturel régional du Queyras. Camping here is mapped as free. Trails within about a mile include Chemin du Vallon and Tour du Guillestrois. The nearest town is Vars, about 2.5 miles northeast of the campground. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crête de Vars, Dent du Rocher and Le Cucuit. For camping, Les Mélèzes and Camping Municipal les Moutets are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
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