Chemin des Charpentiers

Chemin des Charpentiers is a 2.7-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges. It runs between about 4,490 ft and 6,660 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,350 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Outrechaise, about 1.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Cuillère, Char du Merut and Dent de Cons. Saut de Sous les Mans and Cascade de la Peuche Vieille are within about 3 miles. For camping, Champ Tillet and La ferme des paysans voyageurs 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.