Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Pointe de la Mine

0.4 mi
round trip
705 ft
climb
9,437 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Pointe de la Mine is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 8,840 ft and 9,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 650 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Le Monêtier-les-Bains, about 3.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crête du Chardonnet, Tête de la Cassille and Arêtes de la Bruyère. Cascade de Fontcouverte is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de Fontcouverte and Camping des Deux Glaciers are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 Pointe de la Mine for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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