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The Béal Neuf canal: canals and men, an iconic history

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Vallouise-Pelvoux
6.2 km
  • Roam along the waters of the Béal Neuf canal!

  • From the car park, take the path running above the road (signs for the Béal Neuf). It runs level at first and then drops sharply along the side of a stream before levelling out again just above-the road. The path comes to a track; turn right onto this and carry on downhill for 50 metres. 

    Turn left to cross the mountain stream La Juliane (no footbridge). You then continue downhill again, passing a cross, and a little further down turn left onto the path following a new section of the...
    From the car park, take the path running above the road (signs for the Béal Neuf). It runs level at first and then drops sharply along the side of a stream before levelling out again just above-the road. The path comes to a track; turn right onto this and carry on downhill for 50 metres. 

    Turn left to cross the mountain stream La Juliane (no footbridge). You then continue downhill again, passing a cross, and a little further down turn left onto the path following a new section of the Béal. 
    When you reach the Rif Paulin stream, retrace your steps back to your starting point.

    Very easy
  • Departure
    Vallouise-Pelvoux
  • Difference in height
    241.994 m
  • Departure : Route de Chambran.
    Arrival : Route de Chambran.
    Road access : 13.5 km from L'Argentière-La Bessée, take the D994E and then the D421T..
    Parking recommended : Route de Chambran car park, picnic table .
    Public transport : Public transport >> www.pacamobilite.fr
    Consider car-sharing >> www.blablacar.fr
    For more information, ask at the Tourist Information Office nearest to the trail starting point. .
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
242 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1408 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1308 m
  • Total positive elevation : 242 m
  • Total negative elevation : -308 m
  • Max positive elevation : 75 m
  • Min positive elevation : -79 m