Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

La Floria

1.0 mi
one way
1,082 ft
climb
4,991 ft
high point
Point to point
route

La Floria is a 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,290 ft and 4,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,080 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, about 2.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête de la Raverettaz, Index de la Glière and Chapelle de la Glière. Cascade de Blaitière is within about 3 miles. For camping, Mer de Glace and Bivouac Chéserys are within about 6 miles. There are 22 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 La Floria for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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