Sentier de Chamossalaz
An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Vaud, Switzerland.
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,361 ft
- climb
- 5,933 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier de Chamossalaz is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Vaud, Switzerland, inside Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut. It runs between about 5,070 ft and 5,930 ft above sea level, with roughly 290 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Caux, about 1.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Merdasson, Rochers de Naye and Grande Chaux de Naye. Gorge de Chauderon is within about 3 miles. There are 22 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier de Chamossalaz for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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