La Grande Rocade
Hautes-Alpes, France
Out-and-back trail in Hautes-Alpes, France. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 15.5 mi (24.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,543 ft (775 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 35 min
- High point
- 5,505 ft (1,678 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Spring 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Shelter 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Shelter 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de Tourisme 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from start
- Shelter 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about La Grande Rocade
How long is La Grande Rocade?
La Grande Rocade is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 35 min. It climbs 2,543 ft (775 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,505 ft (1,678 m).
How hard is La Grande Rocade?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for La Grande Rocade?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on La Grande Rocade?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 15.3 mi (24.6 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is La Grande Rocade shaded?
Mostly shaded (79% under trees).
What can you do on La Grande Rocade?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near La Grande Rocade?
Gite de la Draye, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for La Grande Rocade?
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 La Grande Rocade
- Crête du Lauzet Hautes-Alpes · Expert · 8.1 mi (13.1 km)
- Pra Crozet Hautes-Alpes · Hard · 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
- Le Belvédère Hautes-Alpes · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Boucle Le sentier de la Draye Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Boucle du Clos Besson Hautes-Alpes · Hard · 7.7 mi (12.4 km)
- Les Chevalets - ? Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Clot des Vernes - Les Chevalets Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.7 km)
- Abbaye de Boscodon - Clôt Napoléon et Clôt Mélèze Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap