Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Chemin de l'Escalette

1.2 mi
round trip: 2,857 ft
climb: 3,531 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Chemin de l'Escalette 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 naturel régional des Préalpes d'Azur. It runs between about 1,950 ft and 3,530 ft above sea level, with roughly 640 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Aiglun, about 0.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Saint-Martin, Collet de Mongardi and Mont Mal. Cascade du Végay is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping des Fines Roches and Lou Gourdan are 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin de l'Escalette for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.