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Challenging loop giving great views of the nearby peaks and the Rioumajou River.


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5.8

Miles

9.3

KM

Loop

5,907' 1,800 m

High

4,414' 1,345 m

Low

2,032' 619 m

Up

2,018' 615 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (8°)

66%

Max Grade (33°)

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Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · Fall Colors · Geological Significance · River/Creek · Swimming · Views · Waterfall

Overview

This loop will make you climb high, all the way to the Tour de Baricave (1885m / 6185ft) to get the best sights of the nearby valleys. After a long descent, you'll loop around the Rioumajou River in a pine tree forest setup where you can stop for a wonderful swim, picnic or simply a rest by the cosy riverbed.

Need to Know

- Free parking at trailhead
- Trail is mostly in the shade

Description

This route uses parts of 3 existing trails:
- Starting with the Baricave Peak Loop, until 4km/2.4mi
- Rioumajou Valley Loop, until 7.6km/4.7mi (part of the GR-105)
- Ending with the Rioumajou Valley - Parking to Parking connecting trail

Trails are well marked and easy to follow.

Flora & Fauna

Vultures can be seen

Shared By:

Adrien Cadet

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Baricave Peak Trail
Aug 27, 2023 near Saint-L…, FR
Baricave Peak Trail
Aug 27, 2023 near Saint-L…, FR
Baricave Peak Trail
Aug 27, 2023 near Saint-L…, FR
Baricave Peak Trail
Aug 27, 2023 near Saint-L…, FR
Baricave Peak Trail
Aug 27, 2023 near Saint-L…, FR
Rioumajou Valley
Aug 27, 2023 near Saint-L…, FR

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