Chemin des Militaires
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,063 ft
- climb
- 8,581 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin des Militaires is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 7,270 ft and 8,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,690 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Les Prats, about 6.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguille Pierre André, Tete de Miéjour and La Gélinasse. La Légende d'Arthur is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de Bivouac is 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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