La Gardiole
- 1.6 mi
- one way
- 155 ft
- climb
- 9,070 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
La Gardiole is a 1.6-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Queyras. It runs between about 7,130 ft and 9,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Molines-en-Queyras, about 1.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Gardiole de l'Alpe, Tête de Molines and Sommet de Batailler. For camping, Camping de Chanterane and Camping GCU de Aiguilles 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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