Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Chemin Horizontal

1.7 mi
round trip: 4,748 ft
climb: 7,958 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Chemin Horizontal is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 7,340 ft and 7,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,130 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Jausiers, about 1.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Costebelle, Pointe Fine and Brec Aneline. For camping, Camping le Planet and Camping de Champ Félèze 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.

Nearby · Ancien Canal Chenevrier · Sentier du Colombier · Sentier du Couarp

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Conditions and forecast

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