Chemin du Gros Fayard
- 2.4 mi
- one way
- 3,104 ft
- climb
- 4,773 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin du Gros Fayard is a 2.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges. It runs between about 2,710 ft and 4,770 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,100 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 Sainte-Reine, about 1.5 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include L'Épion, Dent d'Arclusaz and Le Chapeau de Napoléon. For camping, Camping du lac de Carouge and Camping Jeanne Cher 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin du Gros Fayard for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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