Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin des Bergers

0.7 mi
round trip: 1,503 ft
climb: 6,874 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Chemin des Bergers is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,590 ft and 6,870 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,390 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Valezan, about 2.5 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Rosset, Dôme de Vaugelaz and Pointe de Cerdosse. For camping, Le Bioley and Aire du bivouac du Presset are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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.

Nearby · Les Chapieux – La Ville des Glaciers · Sentier des Hameaux de Séez · Sentier du Col de l'Oullion

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Sentier des Hameaux de Séez

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Dôme de Vaugelaz

~2 min drive

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Aire du bivouac du Presset

~5 min drive

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Refuge de Presset

~5 min drive

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Conditions and forecast

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