Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin des Mélèzes

0.9 mi
round trip
1,829 ft
climb
5,144 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin des Mélèzes is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,910 ft and 5,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Pussy, about 2.1 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Plan du Col, La Platière and Mont Bellacha. Cascade du Nant Bayet is within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Clos Fleuri and Camping des Neiges are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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 Mélèzes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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