Chemin Rural
- 2.1 mi
- one way
- 679 ft
- climb
- 2,338 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin Rural is a 2.1-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,960 ft and 2,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 680 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Hotonnes, about 0.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt Fury. Cascade de la Fontaine d'Argent and Cascade de la Grotte du Pic are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping municipal de Songieu and Aire naturelle de camping Les Plans d'Hotonnes are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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