Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Tour du lac d'Esparron

40.5 mi
one way
4,890 ft
climb
1,850 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Tour du lac d'Esparron is a 40-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 1,000 ft and 1,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,890 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Gréoux-les-Bains. Peaks within about 3 miles include Peicai. For camping, Verdon Parc and Le Verseau 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 Tour du lac d'Esparron for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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