Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Voie normale de la crête de la Taillante.

1.3 mi
round trip
2,481 ft
climb
10,052 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Voie normale de la crête de la Taillante. is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Queyras. It runs between about 8,550 ft and 10,050 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,940 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Ristolas, about 4.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crete de la Taillante, Sommet de la crête de l'Eychassier and Pic de Foréant. For camping, Camping Municipal du Chardonnet Ou La Monta and Camping de Chanterane are within about 6 miles. 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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