Les Contamines – Col de la Croix du Bonhomme
- 4.4 mi
- one way
- 1,252 ft
- climb
- 6,292 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Les Contamines – Col de la Croix du Bonhomme is a 4.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,840 ft and 6,290 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,250 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Les Contamines-Montjoie, about 1.4 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête Noire, Pointe de Chaborgne and Tête d'Armancette. Cascade de Combe Noire is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping du Pontet and Aire de bivouac are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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
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