Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours
Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France
Loop trail in Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 12.8 mi (20.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,255 ft (1,297 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 15 min
- High point
- 8,264 ft (2,519 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Aire de Bivouac 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Peak: l'Aiguillon 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Ouvrage de Haut-Saint-Ours 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Hut: Cabane du Vallonet 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours
How long is Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours?
Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours is 12.8 mi (20.6 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 15 min. It climbs 4,255 ft (1,297 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,264 ft (2,519 m).
How hard is Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: 5.2 mi (8.4 km).
Is Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours shaded?
Mostly exposed (19% under trees).
What can you do on Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours?
Bar-Restaurant, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the start. Shop: Épicerie Chez Bourillon, 0.2 mi (0.3 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Tour des Rochers de Saint Ours?
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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- Petit Tour du Chambeyron Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · Expert · 19.2 mi (30.9 km)
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