boa
- 0.4 mi
- one way
- 172 ft
- climb
- 4,463 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
boa is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 4,300 ft and 4,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 170 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 Villard-de-Lans, about 1.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet du Ranc des Agnelons, Roc Cornafion and Mont Gerbier. Cascade de la Fauge is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping l'Oursière and Camping de Bois Sigu are within about 6 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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