Le Tour du Cuchon
Hautes-Alpes, France
Loop trail in Hautes-Alpes, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.2 mi (10 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,598 ft (792 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 20 min
- High point
- 6,152 ft (1,875 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Peak: Le Cuchon 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Peak: Pic de Charance 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: La Brèche de Charance 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Le Tour du Cuchon
How long is Le Tour du Cuchon?
Le Tour du Cuchon is 6.2 mi (10 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 20 min. It climbs 2,598 ft (792 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,152 ft (1,875 m).
How hard is Le Tour du Cuchon?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Le Tour du Cuchon?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Le Tour du Cuchon?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Le Tour du Cuchon shaded?
Partly shaded (59% under trees).
What can you do on Le Tour du Cuchon?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Le Tour du Cuchon?
Les Olivades, 1.2 mi (2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Le Tour du Cuchon?
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 Tour du Cuchon
- Le Tour de Malcombe Hautes-Alpes · Moderate · 5.1 mi (8.3 km)
- Le Viaduc de la Selle Hautes-Alpes · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.6 km)
- portion sentier VTT Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Les Freyssets - Les Sources Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Chemin de Mègne Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Ecluse de l'Oeuf - ? Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- Brèche de Charance - Col de Guizière Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Chauvet - Les Freyssets Hautes-Alpes · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap