Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Filiaz

1.5 mi
one way
1,339 ft
climb
5,250 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Chemin de la Filiaz is a 1.5-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,590 ft and 5,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,340 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. 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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, about 1.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Signal Forbes, Aiguille de l'M and Tête des Prapators. Cascade de Blaitière and Cascade du Dard are within about 3 miles. For camping, Mer de Glace and Camping Les Arolles are within about 6 miles. There are 16 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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