Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Tete de la Draye

1.3 mi
round trip: 3,898 ft
climb: 6,859 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Tete de la Draye is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 4,900 ft and 6,860 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,000 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 natural ground. The nearest town is Saint-Antoine, about 2.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête de La Draye, Fraysse and Cime du Paillon. Cascade de Clapouse is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping d'Ailefroide and Le Freyssinet 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 · Voie normale du Pelvoux · Sentier du Facteur

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Conditions and forecast

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