Chemin des Chanterelles
- 0.5 mi
- one way
- 559 ft
- climb
- 5,097 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin des Chanterelles is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,630 ft and 5,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Les Houches, about 2.3 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bellevue, Mont Vorassay and Mont Lachat. Cascade des Recorbes is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Bellevue and Aire de bivouac tolérée de Miage are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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