Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin d'Oriol à Saint-Ferréol

0.4 mi
round trip
257 ft
climb
1,902 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin d'Oriol à Saint-Ferréol is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,660 ft and 1,900 ft above sea level, with roughly 10 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Saint-Ferréol-d'Auroure, about 1.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Suc du Sauze, Les Sucs and Suc de la Faye. For camping, Camping des Gorges de la Loire and Le Dorier are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin d'Oriol à Saint-Ferréol for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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