Roche ronde
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 968 ft
- climb
- 1,441 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Roche ronde is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Luberon. It runs between about 560 ft and 1,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 50 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. The nearest town is Taillades, about 1.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. For camping, Camping les Royères du Prieuréalt and Les Cerisiers are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 Roche ronde for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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