La Balade des Marmottes
Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Alpes-Maritimes, France
Out-and-back trail in Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Alpes-Maritimes, France. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 7 mi (11.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 640 ft (195 m)
- Est. Time
- 50 min
- High point
- 5,797 ft (1,767 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de Tourisme 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Hut 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
- Shelter 7 mi (11.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about La Balade des Marmottes
How long is La Balade des Marmottes?
La Balade des Marmottes is 7 mi (11.3 km) long. Most people take about 50 min. It climbs 640 ft (195 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,797 ft (1,767 m).
How hard is La Balade des Marmottes?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for La Balade des Marmottes?
Parking at the far end. Closest lot to the start: Col de l'Espaul.
Are there water and toilets on La Balade des Marmottes?
Drinking water on the way at 0.3 mi (0.4 km), 7 mi (11.3 km), 7 mi (11.3 km). Toilets: 1.5 mi (2.3 km), 7 mi (11.3 km).
Is La Balade des Marmottes shaded?
Mostly exposed (13% under trees).
What can you do on La Balade des Marmottes?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near La Balade des Marmottes?
Wapiti Lake, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Intersport, 0.6 mi (1 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for La Balade des Marmottes?
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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