Le Saut du Laire
Hautes-Alpes, France
Out-and-back trail in Hautes-Alpes, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.6 mi (9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,204 ft (367 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 25 min
- High point
- 6,188 ft (1,886 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Camping de la Casse 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de tourisme Orcières Merlette 1850 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Waterfall: Saut du Laïre 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Le Saut du Laire
How long is Le Saut du Laire?
Le Saut du Laire is 5.6 mi (9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,204 ft (367 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,188 ft (1,886 m).
How hard is Le Saut du Laire?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Le Saut du Laire?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Le Saut du Laire?
Drinking water on the way at 0.3 mi (0.5 km), 0.4 mi (0.7 km), 0.5 mi (0.8 km), 0.5 mi (0.9 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.4 mi (0.7 km).
Is Le Saut du Laire shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Le Saut du Laire?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Le Saut du Laire?
La Prapicoise, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Le Panier des Écrins, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Le Saut du Laire?
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 Le Saut du Laire
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- Les Quartiers - Les Chabauds Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Les Quartiers - Montcheny Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Chemin du Plateau de Basset Hautes-Alpes · Hard · 3.2 mi (5.1 km)
- Estaris Hautes-Alpes · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Piste de Montcheny Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Forest des Estaris - Sentier de Joseph Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Le Gourou Hautes-Alpes · Moderate · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap