Via Alpina Red R128
- 12.3 mi
- one way
- 6,499 ft
- climb
- 7,961 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Via Alpina Red R128 is a 12-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 3,810 ft and 7,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 6,500 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 Vallouise. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête d'Aval, Tête d'Amont and Pic de Montbrison. Cascade de la Pisette is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping les Chambonnettes and Camping GCU de Vallouise are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 R128 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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