Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Chemin des Baraques

0.4 mi
round trip
576 ft
climb
6,244 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin des Baraques is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 6,090 ft and 6,240 ft above sea level, with roughly 290 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Saint-Martin-Vésubie, about 2.5 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête du Brec, Mont Pétoumier and Caïre Fourchu. Cascade du Boréon is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Municipal de Valdeblore and A la Ferme Saint-Joseph 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.

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Conditions and forecast

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