Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin des Clos

2.3 mi
one way: 485 ft
climb: 4,783 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Chemin des Clos is a 2.3-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 3,750 ft and 4,780 ft above sea level, with roughly 480 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gresse-en-Vercors, about 1.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher du Cléton, Montagne de la Pale and Gressette. For camping, La ferme du Grand Veymont and Camping les 4 Saisons are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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