Chemin du Gros Foug
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 477 ft
- climb
- 3,429 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Gros Foug is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,080 ft and 3,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Serrières-en-Chautagne, about 1.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Montagne du Gros Foug and Mont Clergeon. Cascade Pétrifiante is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Le Clairet and Lac de Mansin are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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