Chemin de l'Alpe
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 376 ft
- climb
- 3,753 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de l'Alpe is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 3,390 ft and 3,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 370 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 pavement. It is on the edge of Venosc. Peaks within about 3 miles include Les Perrons, Le Mais and Pied Moutet. Cascade de la Muzelle and Cascade de la Pisse de Lanchâtra are within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Champ du Moulin and La Cascade are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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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