Chemin de Bellevaux à Nifflon
An out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- 3.0 mi
- round trip
- 4,372 ft
- climb
- 5,805 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de Bellevaux à Nifflon is an out-and-back trail, 3.0 miles each way (6.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,340 ft and 5,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,300 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. The nearest town is Seytroux, about 2.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe des Riandets, Grand Rocher du Nifflon and Les Druzes. Cascade des Nants and Cascade de Machard are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping municipal de la Baume and Le Solerey 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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