Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Crête des Hurtières

2.1 mi
one way
954 ft
climb
4,591 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Chemin de la Crête des Hurtières is a 2.1-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,930 ft and 4,590 ft above sea level, with roughly 950 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Georges-d'Hurtières, about 1.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Troncheret, Mont Magnolet and Mont Fauge. For camping, Aire de bivouac des Yourtes de Yayla and Aire de bivouac de la Minière are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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