Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de l'Aurouse

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

0.5 mi
round trip
978 ft
climb
2,820 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de l'Aurouse is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,580 ft and 2,820 ft above sea level, with roughly 550 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Mayres-Savel, about 0.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Serre Chauvet, Genevray and Serre de la Fayole. For camping, Camping de Savel and Camping d'Herbelon are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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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