Les Balcons de La Mouche
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 2,726 ft
- climb
- 5,393 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Les Balcons de La Mouche is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.4 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,640 ft and 5,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,170 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Fugières, about 1.5 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Piquet de Nantes, Le Banc and Rocher Noir. For camping, Les Cordeliers and Camping Les Mouettes 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Les Balcons de La Mouche for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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