Grun Saint-Maurice VN
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,270 ft
- climb
- 8,964 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Grun Saint-Maurice VN is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 8,030 ft and 8,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 170 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Saint-Maurice-en-Valgodemard, about 2.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grun de Saint-Maurice, Cros du Ratier and La Mollas. Saut de l'Aulagnier is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping le Bocage and La Villette 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
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