Le Vieux Chemin
- 1.0 mi
- one way
- 1,270 ft
- climb
- 4,144 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Le Vieux Chemin is a 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges. It runs between about 2,970 ft and 4,140 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,270 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Jarsy, about 1.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Pécloz, Beau Mollard and Pointe des Arces. Pont de Leyat is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping des Cyclamens and Camping Jeanne Cher 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.
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RIDE
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SKI
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~12 min drive
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Le Vieux Chemin for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
