Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin des Vachères

1.0 mi
one way: 531 ft
climb: 1,923 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Chemin des Vachères is a 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne. It runs between about 1,570 ft and 1,920 ft above sea level, with roughly 530 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Châtel-Guyon, about 0.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Maar de Saint-Hippolyte. Cascade basse and Cascade (accès très dificile) are within about 3 miles. For camping, Capfun Le Ranch des Vocans and La Croze are within about 6 miles. 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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