Chemin du Maquis
- 1.2 mi
- one way
- 1,304 ft
- climb
- 3,852 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin du Maquis is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,290 ft and 3,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,300 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, about 1.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête noire, Le Prarion and Mont Borrel. Cascade de Crépin and Cascade de Crépin are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de la Plaine Saint Jean and Aire naturelle de camping de Passy Plaine-Joux 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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Conditions and forecast
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