Chemin de la Genévrière
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 239 ft
- climb
- 3,255 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de la Genévrière is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez. It runs between about 3,080 ft and 3,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 30 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Connangles, about 1.0 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Signal de Saint-Claude. For camping, Municipal Les Prades and La tanière des loups are within about 6 miles. 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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