Chemin Rural
A 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- 0.4 mi
- one way
- 40 ft
- climb
- 3,082 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin Rural is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,870 ft and 3,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 40 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Apremont, about 1.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Vers le Lac, le Chomard and la Rochette. Cascade de la Fronde is within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Lac Genin and Le camping des Granges are within about 6 miles. 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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