Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Barre

1.4 mi
round trip
2,044 ft
climb
4,969 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de la Barre is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,480 ft and 4,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,050 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 dirt. The nearest town is La Balme-de-Thuy, about 3.4 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête Noire, Tête Ronde and Pointe de Dran. Cascade du Pas du Roc and Cascade de Morette are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Rural Les Combes d'Usillon and Camping Le Lachat are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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Conditions and forecast

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

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