Route forestière du Bois Noir
- 4.5 mi
- round trip
- 2,457 ft
- climb
- 5,643 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Route forestière du Bois Noir is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It is 2.2 miles each way, 4.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,160 ft and 5,640 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,390 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an expert route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Roubion, about 1.2 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cima della Sueur / Sommet du Guiau, Croix Carail and La Tête Noire. For camping, Camping de la Lame and La Clarée 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 Route forestière du Bois Noir for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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