Chemin de Dessus
- 0.5 mi
- one way
- 163 ft
- climb
- 2,027 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin de Dessus is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,960 ft and 2,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Armoy, about 1.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Colline des Châteaux d'Allinges and Mont d'Hermone. For camping, Camping Le Lac Noir and Camping de Morcy are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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