Chemin d'hiver
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,165 ft
- climb
- 5,501 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin d'hiver is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 4,730 ft and 5,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 200 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Freissinières, about 4.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Piquet, Pic Godefroy and Tête de la Canonnière. For camping, Camping de la Casse is 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 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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