Combe des Veaux
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 938 ft
- climb
- 5,212 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Combe des Veaux is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 4,460 ft and 5,210 ft above sea level, with roughly 840 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Pommiers-la-Placette, about 2.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Grande Sure, Mollard de la Chaleur and Rocher de Lorzier. Cascade de la Pisserotte is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de Martinière and Camping municipal Les Berges du Guiers are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 Combe des Veaux for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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