Descente des Orres
Hautes-Alpes, France
Out-and-back trail in Hautes-Alpes, France. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 19.4 mi (31.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,980 ft (1,213 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr
- High point
- 5,390 ft (1,643 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Lou Compass 2 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Le Petit Liou 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Shelter 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Shelter 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Shelter: L'abri partage 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Shelter 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from start
- Shelter 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de Tourisme 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from start
- Shelter 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Descente des Orres
How long is Descente des Orres?
Descente des Orres is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr. It climbs 3,980 ft (1,213 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,390 ft (1,643 m).
How hard is Descente des Orres?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Descente des Orres?
Parking at the start, Fee.
Are there water and toilets on Descente des Orres?
Drinking water on the way at 0.8 mi (1.2 km), 3.1 mi (5.1 km), 3.2 mi (5.1 km), 3.2 mi (5.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.8 mi (1.2 km), 3.2 mi (5.2 km), 19.2 mi (31 km).
Is Descente des Orres shaded?
Partly shaded (69% under trees).
What can you do on Descente des Orres?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Descente des Orres?
Le Margharita, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Proxi, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Descente des Orres?
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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- Enduro des Orres par Chef Lieu Hautes-Alpes · Expert · 17 mi (27.4 km)
- Boucle de Crots Beach Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 4.2 mi (6.8 km)
- Boucle de la Plaine sous le Roc Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 5.6 mi (9 km)
- Boucle de Saint-Sauveur Hautes-Alpes · Hard · 9.3 mi (14.9 km)
- La Durance - L'Isère Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Mas de l'Isère - L'Isère Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- La Durance - Mas de l'Isère Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
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