Chemin de Fontaine Noire
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,055 ft
- climb
- 3,546 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de Fontaine Noire is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,720 ft and 3,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 940 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-Pierre-de-Belleville, about 1.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic de la Loze, Grand Chat and Les Trois Mollards. For camping, Le retour à la terre and Aire de bivouac des Yourtes de Yayla are within about 6 miles. 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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Conditions and forecast
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