Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Vallon d'Isola

An out-and-back trail, 3.5 miles each way (7.1 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

3.6 mi
round trip: 5,028 ft
climb: 7,976 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Vallon d'Isola is an out-and-back trail, 3.5 miles each way (7.1 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 4,870 ft and 7,980 ft above sea level, with roughly 970 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Les Borels, about 4.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Puy des Auberts, Pic de Vallonpierre and Le Sirac. Cascade de Prelles and Cascade d'Amblard are within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Bouleaux and Bivouac des Borels 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.

NearbyVires d'Ailefroide · Accès au Vallon de Prelles · Sentier du Ministre

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Vallon d'Isola for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.