Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de l'Eponnet

1.2 mi
round trip
3,164 ft
climb
5,180 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de l'Eponnet is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,720 ft and 5,180 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,810 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Ayse, about 1.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Petit Môle, Le Môle and Tête de l'écutieux. Cascade de Thuet and Cascade du Dard are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Chounaz and Camping des Thézières 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

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

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