Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin du Chêne Haut

0.8 mi
round trip
1,146 ft
climb
4,737 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin du Chêne Haut is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,110 ft and 4,740 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is La Valette, about 0.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher Noir, Piquet de Nantes and Le Banc. For camping, Les Cordeliers and Camping Les Mouettes are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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