Snow-covered trail
FrequentSnow-covered trail
25-50% chance
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur·France
Tour des Cerces
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Duration
2-3 days
Distance
47.2 km
Elevation gain
2499 m
Max altitude
2638 m
Ce trek traverse des paysages variés où se côtoient forêts denses, lacs de montagne aux eaux cristallines et sommets rocheux culminant à 2640 m d'altitude. Vous découvrirez aussi des falaises impressionnantes et les vestiges glaciaires qui façonnent cette région remarquable de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Avec un dénivelé positif de 2514 m, cette randonnée en boucle permet une immersion complète dans l'environnement montagnard provençal. Les paysages évoluent constamment, du couvert forestier aux crêtes dénudées offrant des panoramas étendus sur les massifs environnants. Le Tour des Cerces séduira les randonneurs en quête d'authenticité alpine, loin des sentiers trop fréquentés.
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When to go
Best period : July · SeptemberPossible with care : June · August · OctoberNot recommended : November - May
IdealPossibleAvoid
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June - possible, with care
PossibleThis month can work, but conditions are usually more variable than during the best period. The indicators below may be localized on the most exposed sections; check recent conditions before setting out.
Each percentage is the probability of encountering the event at least once during the month, not its intensity or the share of the trail affected. Probabilities are calculated from weather and satellite data* from the last 10 years.
Cool nights
Cool nights
Minimums around ~ 3°C on high points
Cool nights
Significant rain
RareSignificant rain
5-10% chance
Storm-prone conditions
OccasionalStorm-prone conditions
10-20% chance
Dry conditions
RareDry conditions
5-10% chance
Snow detail within the month
Early
Frequent25-50% chance that the trail is snow-covered
Mid
Occasional10-25% chance that the trail is snow-covered
Late
Rare5-10% chance that the trail is snow-covered
Sources: Open-Meteo and MODIS satellite data.
How to get there
By car
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