Balcon du Nielard

Balcon du Nielard is a 3.5-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 6,090 ft and 6,890 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,610 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Jean-de-Belleville, about 2.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe du Niélard, Le Cheval Noir and Pointe du Grand Niélard. Cascades du Morel and Cascade du Péchet are within about 3 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.