Chemin sans issue ruisseau du touzet
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 854 ft
- climb
- 4,436 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin sans issue ruisseau du touzet is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne. It runs between about 3,890 ft and 4,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 670 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Mandailles, about 1.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher pointu, Chavaroche and La Chapeloune. Cascade de Liadouze and Cascade du Luc are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping du Puy Mary and Ferme du Perruchet 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin sans issue ruisseau du touzet for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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