Chemin des Gardes
- 0.5 mi
- one way
- 679 ft
- climb
- 2,141 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin des Gardes is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,610 ft and 2,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 680 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Nantua. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Cornet, Monts d'Ain and Crêt de Molessart. Voiles du Landeyron and Voiles de Landeyron are within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Signal and Le Lac are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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