Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de Champebran aux Lavours

0.4 mi
round trip
813 ft
climb
5,619 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de Champebran aux Lavours is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 5,390 ft and 5,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 520 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, about 1.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête de la Marsare, Tête du Graou and Tête du Pouget. Cascade de la Mariande and Cascade de la Lavey are within about 3 miles. For camping, La Cascade and Le Champ du Moulin are within about 6 miles. There are 16 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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