Chemin de chamois sous le Chavaroche jusqu'au Rocher Pointu
- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 1,740 ft
- climb
- 5,297 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de chamois sous le Chavaroche jusqu'au Rocher Pointu is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne. It runs between about 4,920 ft and 5,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,020 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is grass. The nearest town is Mandailles, about 2.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Chapeloune, Chavaroche and Rocher pointu. Cascade de Liadouze and Cascade du Luc are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping du Puy Mary and Domaine du Lissart de Miège 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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