Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Tour d'Oriol

1.1 mi
one way
902 ft
climb
2,084 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Chemin de la Tour d'Oriol is a 1.1-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,650 ft and 2,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 900 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Ferréol-d'Auroure, about 1.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Suc du Sauze, Les Sucs and Suc de la Faye. For camping, Camping des Gorges de la Loire and Le Dorier are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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

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