Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Dent du Chat

2.7 mi
one way: 1,536 ft
climb: 4,335 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Chemin de la Dent du Chat is a 2.7-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,540 ft and 4,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,540 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 natural ground. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Le Bourget-du-Lac, about 1.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Signal du Mont du Chat, Molard Noir and Petite Dent. Cascade de la Serraz is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de l'Île aux Cygnes and Le Bol d’Air are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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