Chemin de Fontaine Bouvière
- 1.2 mi
- one way
- 234 ft
- climb
- 3,546 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin de Fontaine Bouvière is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,320 ft and 3,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 230 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 Vizille, about 1.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rochassier, l'Aup Morel and Pic de l'Œilly. For camping, Le Bois de Cornage and Camping L'Imprévu are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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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