Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Chalp au Bosses

0.6 mi
round trip
208 ft
climb
3,662 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de la Chalp au Bosses is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 3,460 ft and 3,660 ft above sea level, with roughly 200 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 Chantepérier, about 0.8 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Grand Armet, Pointe de l'Armet and Petit Armet. Cascade de Confolens is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac du Lauvitel and Camping Les Vignaux 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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Conditions and forecast

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