Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 84 m
- Typical duration
- 55 min
- Lake
- Waymarked route
Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Parc national des Écrins (cœur)
There are 12 hikes in Parc national des Écrins (cœur) in our database that fit. They average 2.6 km and 58 m (190 ft) of ascent.
That is 48 percent of the 25 routes we map in Parc national des Écrins (cœur). They are shorter than the local average, 2.6 km against 33.2 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 58 m (190 ft) against 962 m (3,156 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Short routes for a spare couple of hours, an evening walk, or a day when the weather only gives you a window. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.
Trails
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 19 m
- Typical duration
- 12 min
- Lake
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 98 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 4 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 3.0 km / 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 65 m
- Typical duration
- 43 min
- Forest
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 10 m
- Typical duration
- 7 min
- Coastal
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 2.0 km / 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 44 m
- Typical duration
- 29 min
- Coastal
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 38 m
- Typical duration
- 25 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 20 m
- Typical duration
- 13 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 3.2 km / 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 71 m
- Typical duration
- 47 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 1.6 km / 1.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 36 m
- Typical duration
- 24 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 4.8 km / 3.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 106 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 10 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Parc national des Écrins (cœur) · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Distance
- 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 102 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 7 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col d'Arsine - Lac de la DoucheParc national des Écrins (cœur) | 3.8 km | 84 m | 55 min | Easy | April to October |
| Col des Grangettes - Lac de l'EychaudaParc national des Écrins (cœur) | 0.8 km | 19 m | 12 min | Easy | April to October |
| Les Auberts - Pré de la ChaumetteParc national des Écrins (cœur) | 4.5 km | 98 m | 1 hr 4 min | Easy | April to October |
| Les Fermonds - ?Parc national des Écrins (cœur) | 3.0 km | 65 m | 43 min | Easy | April to October |
| Col de Côte-Longue - Cabane des ParisiensParc national des Écrins (cœur) | 0.5 km | 10 m | 7 min | Easy | April to October |
| Col de Côte-Longue - Col de la PisseParc national des Écrins (cœur) | 2.0 km | 44 m | 29 min | Easy | April to October |
| Col de Gouiran - Col de la ValetteParc national des Écrins (cœur) | 1.7 km | 38 m | 25 min | Easy | April to October |
| Col des Grangettes - ?Parc national des Écrins (cœur) | 0.9 km | 20 m | 13 min | Easy | April to October |
| Col des Terres Blanches - ?Parc national des Écrins (cœur) | 3.2 km | 71 m | 47 min | Easy | April to October |
| Col des Tourettes - ?Parc national des Écrins (cœur) | 1.6 km | 36 m | 24 min | Easy | April to October |
If you only have time for one, start with Col d'Arsine - Lac de la Douche, Col des Grangettes - Lac de l'Eychauda, Les Fermonds - ?. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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