Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Sentier du refuge de Chalance

2.4 mi
round trip: 4,747 ft
climb: 9,033 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sentier du refuge de Chalance is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.8 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 5,860 ft and 9,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 780 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest town is La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar, about 2.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Lambert, Aiguille des Saffres and Pic du Lauzon. Cascade du Casset and Le Voile de la Mariée are within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Bouleaux and Les Marines are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 · Vires d'Ailefroide · Sentier du Ministre · GR54 variante

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Conditions and forecast

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