Vallon de la Grande Manche
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 1,115 ft
- climb
- 8,266 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Vallon de la Grande Manche is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 7,400 ft and 8,270 ft above sea level, with roughly 990 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Le Monêtier-les-Bains, about 3.4 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Dent du Diable, Pic Ombière and Pointe du Demi. Cascade de Fontcouverte and Cascade de Débaret are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de Fontcouverte and Camping des Deux Glaciers are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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.
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Conditions and forecast
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