Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Crête NW Grand Colon

1.1 mi
round trip
2,300 ft
climb
7,786 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Crête NW Grand Colon is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,580 ft and 7,790 ft above sea level, with roughly 40 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 Revel, about 3.2 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grand Colon, Le Galeteau and Pic du Grand Perlet. Cascade de l'Oursière is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac du refuge Jean Collet and Camping du Buisson are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Crête NW Grand Colon for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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