Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin des Droux

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1.1 mi
loop: 731 ft
climb: 1,686 ft
high point: Loop
route

Chemin des Droux is a 1.1-mile loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,290 ft and 1,690 ft above sea level, with roughly 730 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Épierre. Peaks within about 3 miles include Croix de la Coutire, Roche Bénite and La Grande Coutire. For camping, Le retour à la terre and Les Lacs de Maurienne are within about 6 miles. 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.

Nearby · Sentier des Rives du Coisetan · Chemin de Fontaine Noire · Chemin de Charrières

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Conditions and forecast

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