Chemin des Forneux
- 1.5 mi
- one way
- 1,491 ft
- climb
- 1,186 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin des Forneux is a 1.5-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 760 ft and 1,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,490 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 grass. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Froges. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt de Chazay. Cascade de L'Oule and Cascade de Crolles are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Les 7 Laux and Camping des Petites Roches 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
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