Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

La Forclaz

0.4 mi
round trip: 637 ft
climb: 5,565 ft
high point: Out and back
route

La Forclaz is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,070 ft and 5,560 ft above sea level, with roughly 560 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Flaine, about 1.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de la Frête, Pointe de l'Arbaron and Pointe de Bornand. Cascade de l'Arpenaz and Cascade d'Orlier are within about 3 miles. For camping, Le relais de la Vallée Blanche and Mont Blanc Village l'Ecureuil are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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.

Nearby · Accès au Col des Verts · Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principal · Pas du Lançoir

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at La Forclaz for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.