Chemin des Rognes
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 2.0 mi
- round trip
- 4,805 ft
- climb
- 9,109 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin des Rognes is an out-and-back trail, 2.0 miles each way (4.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 7,140 ft and 9,110 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,380 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Les Houches, about 1.7 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Lachat, Les Rognes and Bellevue. Cascade des Recorbes is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de Tête Rousse and Camping Bellevue are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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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~1 min drive
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin des Rognes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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