Chemin de Fontagneux au Poyet
- 2.4 mi
- one way
- 2,275 ft
- climb
- 4,325 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin de Fontagneux au Poyet is a 2.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 3,310 ft and 4,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,280 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Lavaldens, about 1.0 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher du Château, Le Tabor and L'Oreille du Loup. For camping, Les Cordeliers and Camping Les Mouettes are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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