Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Grande Montagne

1.0 mi
round trip
1,062 ft
climb
2,152 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de la Grande Montagne is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 1,250 ft and 2,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 80 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-Baldoph, about 1.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Charvais, Bec du Corbeau and Croix de la Coche. Cascade de Pichut and Cascade des Gorges are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping municipal Le Savoy and Camping La Ferme du Lac are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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