La Couecha
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,897 ft
- climb
- 5,386 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
La Couecha is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 3,510 ft and 5,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,390 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Saint-Vincent-les-Forts, about 1.5 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête de la Vieille, L'Enduchet and Le Morgonnet. Cascades de Costeplane and Mini cascade are within about 3 miles. For camping, Centre de Loisirs du Lautaret and Les Berges du Lac 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at La Couecha for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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