Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

chemin du milieu

1.0 mi
round trip
1,416 ft
climb
3,407 ft
high point
Out and back
route

chemin du milieu is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,300 ft and 3,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 150 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 pavement. The nearest town is Arvillard, about 1.3 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Pezard, Le Grand Collet and Les Plagnes. La Pierre Tombante is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping du Lac Saint-Clair and Camping L'Aventure are within about 6 miles. There are 13 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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