Chemin Rural des Brulaz à Sommand
- 3.0 mi
- one way
- 855 ft
- climb
- 4,692 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin Rural des Brulaz à Sommand is a 3.0-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,850 ft and 4,690 ft above sea level, with roughly 850 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 gravel. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Mieussy, about 2.0 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de Rovagne, Pointe du Vélard and Pointe de Véran. Cascade du Saix and Cascade de Sommand are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Chounaz and Camping des Thézières are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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