Aire de bivouac
- At 5,571 ft
Aire de bivouac is an informal camping spot in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, at about 5,570 ft above sea level. It is inside Réserve naturelle des Contamines-Montjoie. Trails within about a mile include Les Contamines – Col de la Croix du Bonhomme and Tour du Beaufortain. The nearest town is Les Contamines-Montjoie, about 4.4 miles south of the campground. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguilles de la Pennaz, Tête de la Cicle and Aiguille de Roselette. Cascade de Combe Noire is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping du Pontet and Aire de bivouac des Chapieux are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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