Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin des Crêtes

1.5 mi
one way
965 ft
climb
7,116 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Chemin des Crêtes is a 1.5-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 6,380 ft and 7,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 970 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Allevard, about 3.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Les Plagnes, Petit Charnier and Le Grand Collet. La Pierre Tombante is within about 3 miles. For camping, Idéal Camping and Camping Clair Matin are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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

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

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