Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Canale dei Modanesi

0.4 mi
round trip
875 ft
climb
8,902 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Canale dei Modanesi is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 8,050 ft and 8,900 ft above sea level, with roughly 10 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Névache, about 6.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Petit Adret, Pointe Emilio Questa and Pointe Ercole Daniele. For camping, Spot bivouac and Camping de Fontcouverte are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Canale dei Modanesi for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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