Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m)
Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Out-and-back trail in Parc national du Mercantour (cœur), Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 9.7 mi (15.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,661 ft (1,116 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr
- High point
- 8,307 ft (2,532 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Cabane Pastorale de l'Encombrette 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
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Questions about Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m)
How long is Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m)?
Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m) is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr. It climbs 3,661 ft (1,116 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,307 ft (2,532 m).
How hard is Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m)?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m) shaded?
Partly shaded (39% under trees).
What can you do on Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m)?
Ratery 1700, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Proxi, 1.7 mi (2.7 km).
Is this a good week for Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m)?
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.
Trails near Col de l'Encombrette (2 527 m)
- Sentier de Gaudillon Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Cabane neuve Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Moderate · 4.6 mi (7.4 km)
- Le refuge Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 3 mi (4.9 km)
- La Source Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Sentier de Tronchon Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Cabane Neuve Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 2.9 mi (4.7 km)
- Tour de la forêt de Ratery & Cabane Vieille, la Balade à JP Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Cascade de Chaumie Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion) · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km)
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