Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Chemin de la Baisse de Prals

2.1 mi
round trip
3,214 ft
climb
7,648 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de la Baisse de Prals is an out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.2 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 5,150 ft and 7,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,860 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Belvédère, about 4.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cime de la Valette de Prals, Mont Capelet Inférieur and Cime de Prals. Cascade du Ray is within about 3 miles. For camping, Zone de bivouac du Refuge des Merveilles and Camping Les Templiers are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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

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