Chemin du Plateau de Basset
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,413 ft
- climb
- 7,017 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Plateau de Basset is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.1 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 4,790 ft and 7,020 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,320 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Orcières, about 0.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Queyrelet, Le Paravar and Le Garabrut. Cascade de Pisse Bernard and Saut du Laïre are within about 3 miles. For camping, Lou Draou and Camping de la Casse 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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