Chemin des Rochettes
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 653 ft
- climb
- 2,925 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin des Rochettes is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges. It runs between about 2,530 ft and 2,920 ft above sea level, with roughly 150 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Les Déserts, about 0.5 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roc des Rochettes, Mont Margeriaz and Mont de la Croix. Cascade du haut de la Doria and Grande Cascade de la Doria are within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac - véhicule and Aire de bivouac - véhicule are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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 Rochettes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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