bord de crête
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,465 ft
- climb
- 4,602 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
bord de crête is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Forêt de Saoû. It runs between about 4,150 ft and 4,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 830 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is La Chaudière, about 1.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roche Rousse, Le Veyou and Le Signal. For camping, Bivouac de la Pas de la Laveuse and Camping du Moulin are within about 6 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.
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