Chemin du Grand Bec
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 314 ft
- climb
- 4,906 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Grand Bec is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,620 ft and 4,910 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 La Morte, about 1.0 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crête du Grand Serre, Les Souillets and Le Mathieu. For camping, Camping Ser Sirant and Au Pré du Lac are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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