Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Prairie

1.0 mi
loop
283 ft
climb
4,417 ft
high point
Loop
route

Chemin de la Prairie is a 1.0-mile loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 4,230 ft and 4,420 ft above sea level, with roughly 280 ft of climbing over the route. 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 Sarcenas, about 1.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Chamechaude, Montvernet and Montfromage. For camping, La Virette and Camping de Martinière are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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.

  • Nearby · Passage du Câble · Sentier de Chamechaude · Pas Guiguet

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