Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin du Plan du Lac

1.2 mi
one way: 1,370 ft
climb: 5,254 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Chemin du Plan du Lac is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,970 ft and 5,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,370 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. 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 Notre-Dame-de-Commiers, about 1.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Collet, Beauregard and Les Trois Têtes. Cascade du Touva and Cascade des Chaussières Haute are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping municipal Notre-Dame-de-Vaulx and Au Pré du Lac are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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.

Nearby · Sentier Péronnard · Pont de Loula · Chemin Sourd

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Conditions and forecast

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