Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de l'âne

1.1 mi
round trip: 2,522 ft
climb: 6,283 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Chemin de l'âne is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,590 ft and 6,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,540 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is La Bâthie, about 3.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe du Dard, Pointe de Comborsier and Le Grand Mont. Cascade du Dard and Cascade de Lavouet are within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Amis is 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin de l'âne for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.