Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Rocher de la grand Tempête

1.5 mi
round trip: 1,644 ft
climb: 9,768 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Rocher de la grand Tempête is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 8,150 ft and 9,770 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,630 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. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Névache, about 5.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de Névache, Rochers de l'Aigle and Rocher de la Grande Tempête. For camping, Spot bivouac and Camping de Fontcouverte are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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.

Nearby · Chemin de Saint-Michel à Valmeinier · GR 5 Variante Modane Gare · Tete de la Cassille

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rocher de la grand Tempête for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.