Chemin du Gay au Clot
- 1.3 mi
- one way
- 1,145 ft
- climb
- 5,819 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin du Gay au Clot is a 1.3-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,400 ft and 5,820 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,140 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 Oz, about 2.4 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe du Muret, Roche Noire and Pic Lamartine. For camping, Le Martinet and Camping Le Grand Calme 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.
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