Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Vers Villar-Loubière (barrage)

2.8 mi
round trip
4,714 ft
climb
6,215 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Vers Villar-Loubière (barrage) is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.5 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 3,750 ft and 6,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,460 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is on the edge of Villar-Loubière. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguille du Midi des Andrieux, Pic des Scies de Sainte-Anne and Pic des Ours. Saut de l'Aulagnier and Cascade de Combefroide are within about 3 miles. For camping, Les eaux douces and Camping le Bocage are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Vers Villar-Loubière (barrage) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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