Balcon Sud-Est du Goutaroux
- 1.4 mi
- one way
- 804 ft
- climb
- 3,015 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Balcon Sud-Est du Goutaroux is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 2,750 ft and 3,020 ft above sea level, with roughly 800 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Martin-de-Clelles, about 0.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Goutaroux, l'Aubeyron and Le Rocher. For camping, La Chabannerie and La ferme Gabert are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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