Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Chemin de Ronde

0.7 mi
round trip
663 ft
climb
4,431 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de Ronde is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 4,110 ft and 4,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 480 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is La Motte-en-Champsaur, about 3.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Cuchon de Molines, Pic de la Festoule and Le Barry. For camping, Camping le Bocage and Les Rives du Drac 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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