Chemin du Refuge du Creux de Lachat
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 570 ft
- climb
- 3,517 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Refuge du Creux de Lachat is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges. It runs between about 2,950 ft and 3,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 570 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Arith, about 1.0 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Culaz, Crêt de la Dolca and Pic de Bange. Cascade du Pessu is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac - véhicule and Aire de bivouac - tente are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin du Refuge du Creux de Lachat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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