Les Bosses
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,516 ft
- climb
- 15,724 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Les Bosses is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 14,830 ft and 15,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,200 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Les Houches, about 4.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Petite Bosse, Grande Bosse and Rocher de la Tournette. For camping, Camping de Tête Rousse and Le Grand Champ 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Les Bosses for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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