Couloir de Ferraillon
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,266 ft
- climb
- 5,493 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Couloir de Ferraillon is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,230 ft and 5,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,270 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is La Chapelle-d'Abondance, about 1.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Chauffé, Pointe de Lachau and Tête de l'Abray. Cascade de Rouchon and Cascade Sur Bayard are within about 3 miles. There are 3 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 Couloir de Ferraillon for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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