Chemin du Lac Vert
- 1.0 mi
- one way
- 806 ft
- climb
- 6,034 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin du Lac Vert is a 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,410 ft and 6,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 810 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. 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 Valmeinier, about 1.3 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crey du Quart, Le Grand Fourchon and Le Grand Plateau. For camping, Camping Caravaneige de Sainte-Thècle and Le Marintan are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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