Chemin du Col de la Faïta
- 2.4 mi
- one way
- 2,840 ft
- climb
- 4,678 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin du Col de la Faïta is a 2.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 2,470 ft and 4,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,840 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-Ismier, about 1.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Château Nardent, Bec Charvet and Chamechaude. Cascade de Craponoz and Cascade de la Pissarote are within about 3 miles. For camping, La Virette and Camping des Petites Roches are within about 6 miles. There are 32 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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