Chemin des Merciers à la Grande Combe
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 968 ft
- climb
- 3,777 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin des Merciers à la Grande Combe is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 3,360 ft and 3,780 ft above sea level, with roughly 690 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Engins, about 0.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roche Rousse, Charande and Pucelle de Saint Nizier. Cascade du Bouchet and Cascades du Bruyant are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Les 4 Montagnes and Camping Le Vercors are within about 6 miles. There are 28 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 Merciers à la Grande Combe for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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