RidgeflowFrench Ridge Track
Otago · New Zealand
Distance15.9 km (9.9 mi)along the line
Climb1,256 m (4,121 ft)178 m (584 ft) down
High point1,480 m (4,856 ft)lowest 399 m (1,309 ft)
DOC's time6 hr - 7 hr 30 min one wayas DOC publishes it
Walking time6 h 5 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeAdvancedDOC
Elevation profile
Map
Pink: the track. Green dot: the start. Orange: huts. Blue: campsites.
About the track
After walking up the valley, a challenging track crosses the Matukituki River and climbs through bush to tussock slopes in the sub-alpine zone.
Huts on or near the track
- French Ridge Hut (1480 m, bookable)
- Aspiring Hut (467 m, bookable)
Campsites
- Aspiring Campsite (462 m)
French Ridge Track on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.