Chemin de Pierre Rousse
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 598 ft
- climb
- 2,600 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de Pierre Rousse is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,150 ft and 2,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 520 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Vaulnaveys-le-Haut, about 1.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic de l'Œilly, le Cuchet and Rochassier. For camping, Camping L'Imprévu and Aire de bivouac de Chamrousse are within about 6 miles. There are 13 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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