DH du Ménil
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 735 ft
- climb
- 3,719 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
DH du Ménil is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,160 ft and 3,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 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 Le Perrier, about 1.3 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont de Ménil, Ratier and Sommet de l'Aup. For camping, Pré Rolland and La Jarjatte 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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