Col de l'Échelle
- 3.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,216 ft
- climb
- 5,835 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Col de l'Échelle is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is 1.7 miles each way, 3.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,190 ft and 5,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 910 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. It is on the edge of Roubion. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Tête Noire, 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 8 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Col de l'Échelle for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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