Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Source

1.0 mi
one way
722 ft
climb
6,091 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Chemin de la Source is a 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,810 ft and 6,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 720 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. 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 Villarembert, about 1.2 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe du Corbier, Le Marolay and Tête de Bellard. For camping, Camping-Caravaneige du Col and Camping Municipal de la Tigny 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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Conditions and forecast

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

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