Chemin du Collet d'Hérans
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 361 ft
- climb
- 3,303 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Collet d'Hérans is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,060 ft and 3,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 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 Saint-Jean-d'Hérans, about 1.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Serre Vulson and Le Petit Châtel. For camping, Pré Rolland and Le Champ Long are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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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Conditions and forecast
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