Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Sentier du Mourre-Froid

0.5 mi
round trip
834 ft
climb
9,774 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier du Mourre-Froid is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 9,010 ft and 9,770 ft above sea level, with roughly 40 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Orcières, about 4.9 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mourre-Froid, Le Jausselme and Le pain de sucre. Saut du Laïre is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping municipal de Réallon and Camping de la Casse 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier du Mourre-Froid for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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