Via Alpina Red R126
- 6.4 mi
- one way
- 1,191 ft
- climb
- 7,204 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Via Alpina Red R126 is a 6.4-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 5,200 ft and 7,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,190 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Névache, about 0.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Grande Chalanche, Croix Carail and Demoiselle Coiffée. Cascade de Débaret is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de la Lame and Camping de Fontcouverte are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Via Alpina Red R126 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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