Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Pierre des Trois Croix

1.5 mi
one way
1,844 ft
climb
3,698 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Chemin de la Pierre des Trois Croix is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,400 ft and 3,700 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,840 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Nâves-Parmelan, about 0.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Montagne de Lachat, Mont Rampignon and Crêt Châtillon. Cascade de Grattepanche and Cascade du Dard are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de la Plage ATC and Le Belvédère are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Pierre des Trois Croix for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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