Ancien refuge Carraud
An informal camping spot in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
- At 8,114 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Ancien refuge Carraud is an informal camping spot in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, at about 8,110 ft above sea level. It is inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). Camping here is mapped as free. Trails within about a mile include Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves (étape 5) and Tour des Aiguilles d'Arves (étape 4). The nearest town is Villar-d'Arêne, about 3.6 miles north of the campground. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher des bergers, Le Serret des Morts and Roche du Vallon. For camping, L'Insolite de Pierre Rouge and Camping GCU de Villar-d'Arène 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Ancien refuge Carraud for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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