Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

début du Col du Mouchillon

0.3 mi
round trip
434 ft
climb
6,136 ft
high point
Out and back
route

début du Col du Mouchillon is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,840 ft and 6,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Le Haut-Bréda, about 4.3 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include À-Pic de Badon, Petit Badon and Rocher d'Arguille. Cascade du Pissou is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping GCU de La Ferrière d'Allevard and Aire de bivouac du Pas de la Coche are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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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