Chemin du Facteur
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 1,335 ft
- climb
- 5,980 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Facteur is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,950 ft and 5,980 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,120 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 Manigod, about 1.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roche Sulens, Montagne de Sulens and Petit Sulens. Cascade de Nant Barlotier and Cascade de Burgeat are within about 3 miles. For camping, Club Soleil Mont Blanc and Camping Le Lachat are within about 6 miles. 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin du Facteur for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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