Chemin Magnin
A 1.8-mile point-to-point route in Vaud, Switzerland.
- 1.8 mi
- one way
- 842 ft
- climb
- 3,471 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin Magnin is a 1.8-mile point-to-point route in Vaud, Switzerland, inside Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois. It runs between about 2,880 ft and 3,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 840 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Arzier-Le Muids. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Roux, Fruitières de Nyon and Grande Enne. For camping, Camping Le Vaud and Caravaning En Vendôme are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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