French Ridge Track
DOC track · Otago
French Ridge Track is a 16.0 km DOC tramping track in Otago with 1,210 m of climbing and a high point of 1,482 m.
After walking up the valley, a challenging track crosses the Matukituki River and climbs through bush to tussock slopes in the sub-alpine zone.
Track stats
| Distance | 16.0 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 6 hr - 7 hr 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Easy Tramping Track |
| Elevation gain | 1,210 m |
| Elevation loss | 129 m |
| Highest point | 1,482 m |
| Lowest point | 399 m |
| Region | Otago |
| Start | -44.50626, 168.72692 |
| End | -44.42867, 168.69394 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Walked by TrailTreks
We have walked this route or part of it. Our own GPS track, photos and stats: Lake Lochnagar.
Huts near the track
- French Ridge Hut (on the track)
- Aspiring Hut (on the track)
- Liverpool Hut (0.7 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Aspiring Campsite (0.1 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the French Ridge Track GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Liverpool Track (0.0 km away)
- West Matukituki Track (0.0 km away)
- Rob Roy Track (1.4 km away)
- Shotover Saddle Route (2.8 km away)
- East Matukituki Valley tracks (4.8 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan French Ridge Track in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.