Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

La Forêt Vagabonde

0.7 mi
loop: 83 ft
climb: 482 ft
high point: Loop
route

La Forêt Vagabonde is a 0.7-mile loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Réserve naturelle de l'île de la Platière. It stays at about 480 ft above sea level and is close to flat. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Limony, about 0.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt de Thorée. Le Saut de Lorette is within about 3 miles. For camping, Les îles du grand large and Aire naturelle de camping de l’Espace Eaux Vives are within about 6 miles. 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 · De L'Arbresle à Sain-Bel · Sentier Claude Berthier · Enduro du Breuil

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Conditions and forecast

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