Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Lavey à Champhorent

0.9 mi
round trip
529 ft
climb
5,944 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de la Lavey à Champhorent is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 5,610 ft and 5,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans, about 3.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête de la Caborne, Tête du Pouget and Le Caneton. Cascade de la Lavey and Cascade de la Mariande are within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Bouleaux is within about 6 miles. There are 7 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin de la Lavey à Champhorent for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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