Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Chemin de la Via Ferrata La Croix de Toulouse

0.6 mi
round trip: 981 ft
climb: 5,395 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Chemin de la Via Ferrata La Croix de Toulouse is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 4,540 ft and 5,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 910 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is gravel. It is on the edge of Briançon. Peaks within about 3 miles include Croix de Toulouse, Serres des Aigles and L'Infernet. For camping, Les Gentianes and Camping Le Bois des Alberts are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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.

Nearby · Vires d'Ailefroide · Sentier du Canal des Queyrelles · Sentier Géologique (coal Mining)

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin de la Via Ferrata La Croix de Toulouse for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.