Chemin du Col de l'Aupet
- 4.3 mi
- one way
- 2,232 ft
- climb
- 5,542 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin du Col de l'Aupet is a 4.2-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 3,480 ft and 5,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,230 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Michel-les-Portes, about 2.4 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Aiguille, Tête de Gaudissart and Petit Veymont. Cascade de la Pisse is within about 3 miles. For camping, Ferme du Pas de l'Aiguille and Camping les 4 Saisons are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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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