Balcons de Serre-Ponçon
Hautes-Alpes, France
Loop trail in Hautes-Alpes, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 105.9 mi (170.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 24,567 ft (7,488 m)
- Est. Time
- 46 hr 35 min
- High point
- 6,270 ft (1,911 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de Tourisme Serre-Ponçon Val d'Avance 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Campsite: La Viste 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Le Saut de Rolland 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Peak: Rocher Chabrand 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Clot Clavary 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Cabane forestière du Champ du Comte 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de tourisme de Chorges 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Parcours Sens'Action 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 27 mi (43.5 km) from start
- Spring 27 mi (43.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de tourisme 27.1 mi (43.5 km) from start
- Hut: Gîte des 3 Cols 31.9 mi (51.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 32 mi (51.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping municipal de Réallon 32.6 mi (52.5 km) from start
- Shelter 44.5 mi (71.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de Tourisme D’Embrun 45.5 mi (73.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Balcons de Serre-Ponçon
How long is Balcons de Serre-Ponçon?
Balcons de Serre-Ponçon is 105.9 mi (170.4 km) long. Most people take about 46 hr 35 min. It climbs 24,567 ft (7,488 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,270 ft (1,911 m).
How hard is Balcons de Serre-Ponçon?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Balcons de Serre-Ponçon?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Balcons de Serre-Ponçon?
Drinking water on the way at 6.6 mi (10.6 km), 21.7 mi (34.9 km), 22 mi (35.4 km), 32 mi (51.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 27 mi (43.5 km), 27 mi (43.5 km), 32 mi (51.5 km). 8 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Balcons de Serre-Ponçon shaded?
Mostly shaded (71% under trees).
What can you do on Balcons de Serre-Ponçon?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Balcons de Serre-Ponçon?
Le Moss, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. Shop: Proxi L'épicentre, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 13 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Balcons de Serre-Ponçon?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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