Chemin des 120 Lacets
- 2.8 mi
- one way
- 2,951 ft
- climb
- 5,685 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin des 120 Lacets is a 2.8-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 3,100 ft and 5,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,950 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Isère), about 2.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Dent de l'Ours, Petit Som and Le Grand Som. Cascade Isolée and Grande Cascade are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Le Cozon and Camping de Martinière 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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