Chemin du Creux du Cayon

Chemin du Creux du Cayon is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges. It runs between about 3,880 ft and 5,660 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,960 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 Marthod, about 1.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Dent de Cons, Pointe de la Sellive and Char du Merut. Saut de Sous les Mans and Cascade de la Peuche Vieille are within about 3 miles. For camping, La ferme des paysans voyageurs and Champ Tillet 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.