Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Faita

0.6 mi
round trip
1,391 ft
climb
2,938 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de la Faita is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 2,090 ft and 2,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,090 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 Saint-Ismier, about 1.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Château Nardent, L'Aiguille and Chamechaude. Cascade de Craponoz and Cascade de la Pissarote are within about 3 miles. For camping, La Virette and Camping des Petites Roches are within about 6 miles. There are 32 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.

  • Nearby · Arête du Néron · Montée des Dauphins · Chemin des Combes

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