Chemin de Malcôte
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 605 ft
- climb
- 1,649 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de Malcôte is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,490 ft and 1,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Champagneux, about 0.5 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Chatel, Mont Tournier and Mont Chaffaron. Cascade du Revard is within about 3 miles. For camping, L'Île de la Comtesse and Les Bords du Guiers 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
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