La Ruine - la Limite
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,441 ft
- climb
- 2,965 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
La Ruine - la Limite is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 2,480 ft and 2,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,080 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Biviers, about 0.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include L'Aiguille, Croix de l'Izon and L'Écoutoux. For camping, La Virette and Camping de Martinière are within about 6 miles. There are 30 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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