Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Gicons path

An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

0.4 mi
round trip
494 ft
climb
4,934 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Gicons path is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 4,450 ft and 4,930 ft above sea level, with roughly 490 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 Saint-Disdier, about 0.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic Crillon, Le Gicon and Grand Brechon. For camping, Camping les Hauches and Camping du Lac du Sautet are 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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