Piste des Moutons
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 801 ft
- climb
- 6,674 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Piste des Moutons is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 5,870 ft and 6,670 ft above sea level, with roughly 800 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is La Fare-en-Champsaur, about 1.6 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Peirala ou Pas Neuf, Coste Folle and Le Girolet. Pisse de Sainte-Catherine is within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Rives du Drac and Camping les Hauches 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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