Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Lara

0.3 mi
round trip
392 ft
climb
1,305 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Lara is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,090 ft and 1,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Veyssilieu, about 0.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include mont Charguai and le Mont. For camping, Camping La Ferme des Epinettes and À la Ferme des Épinettes 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.

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