Kilomètre Vertical
- 1.0 mi
- one way
- 138 ft
- climb
- 6,183 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Kilomètre Vertical is a 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence. It runs between about 4,130 ft and 6,180 ft above sea level, with roughly 140 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Verdaches, about 1.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Blayeul, Le Barri and La Maurière. Cascade Saut de la Pie is within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Pinées (fermé) and Lou Passavous 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 Kilomètre Vertical for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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