Chemin d'Orceyrette
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,014 ft
- climb
- 5,329 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin d'Orceyrette is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 4,430 ft and 5,330 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 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 La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar, about 1.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Chapeau, Aiguille Rousse and Pic de Parières. Cascade de la Buffe and Cascade du Buchardet are within about 3 miles. For camping, Révembulle and Les Marines 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.
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Conditions and forecast
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