Chemin de la Lauze
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 676 ft
- climb
- 5,182 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de la Lauze is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,780 ft and 5,180 ft above sea level, with roughly 510 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Jarrier, about 0.8 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Grand Chat Turpin, Crêt du Buidet and Rocher de l'Aiguillon. Cascade de la Cavette is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping des Grands Cols and Camping-Caravaneige du Col 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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