Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Couloir dit de Saint-Michel

0.9 mi
one way
520 ft
climb
2,407 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Couloir dit de Saint-Michel is a 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,920 ft and 2,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 520 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Villard-d'Héry, about 0.6 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic de l'Huile. For camping, Camping du lac de Carouge and Camping L'Aventure 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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Conditions and forecast

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