Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Accès au Vallon de Prelles

An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

1.2 mi
round trip: 2,059 ft
climb: 7,136 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Accès au Vallon de Prelles is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 5,480 ft and 7,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,850 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Les Borels, about 3.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rouite, Puy de la Chaumette and Puy Rivarol. Cascade de Prelles and Meollion are within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac des Borels and Camping de la Casse are within about 6 miles. 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.

NearbyVires d'Ailefroide · Tour du Chaillol (Variante par le Refuge du Tourond) · Chemin du Plateau de Basset

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Accès au Vallon de Prelles for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.