Via Alpina Red R129
- 13.4 mi
- one way
- 4,409 ft
- climb
- 6,092 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Via Alpina Red R129 is a 13-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 3,580 ft and 6,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,410 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 Les Vigneaux. Peaks within about 3 miles include Château Lebrun, Tête de la Rochaille and Les Têtes. Cascade de la Pisette is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Les Vaudois and Croque Loisirs are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 R129 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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