French Ridge Track
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French Ridge Track

Walking and tramping

After walking up the valley, a challenging track crosses the Matukituki River and climbs through bush to tussock slopes in the sub-alpine zone.

Key facts

Difficulty
Advanced
Walking and tramping
Duration: 6 hr - 7 hr 30 min one way
Dogs
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Regions
Otago Region
Sections
2

Location

Located in Matukituki Valley area, Mount Aspiring National Park

Sections preview

SectionTypeDuration / Length
West Matukituki TrackGreat walk/easy tramping trackOver 4 hours,Overnight
French Ridge TrackTramping trackOvernight

Check the official DOC source for current conditions, access, closures, and track status before setting out.