Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Pic du Glacier d'Arsine (voie normale)

0.7 mi
round trip: 1,348 ft
climb: 10,886 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Pic du Glacier d'Arsine (voie normale) is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 9,870 ft and 10,890 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,180 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Le Monêtier-les-Bains, about 5.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic du Glacier d'Arsine, Pic du Glacier Blanc and Pic de Neige Cordier. For camping, bivouac du glacier blanc and Camping d'Ailefroide 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 Pic du Glacier d'Arsine (voie normale) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.