Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Chemin du canal

0.4 mi
round trip: 878 ft
climb: 5,428 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Chemin du canal 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 5,150 ft and 5,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 520 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 dirt. The nearest town is Isola, about 2.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Collet Mattet, Tête des Aiguilles and Sommet de Burenta. Cascade de Louch is within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Cubersel and Le Cubersel 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin du canal for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.