Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Sentier des Crevasses

2.2 mi
one way
1,128 ft
climb
7,045 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier des Crevasses is a 2.2-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 6,670 ft and 7,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,130 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Villar-d'Arêne, about 3.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet du Santin - Serre Orel, Le Gros Ane and Pyramide de Laurichard. For camping, Camping Municipal d'Arsine and Camping GCU de Villar-d'Arène are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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

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