Chemin des Combes
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 853 ft
- climb
- 3,063 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin des Combes is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 2,210 ft and 3,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 850 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Saint-Ismier, about 1.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include L'Aiguille, L'Écoutoux and Croix de l'Izon. Cascade de Craponoz is within about 3 miles. For camping, La Virette and Camping de Martinière are within about 6 miles. There are 34 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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An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Conditions and forecast
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