Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Mirantin face Est

0.6 mi
round trip: 1,158 ft
climb: 8,003 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Mirantin face Est is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 6,970 ft and 8,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,090 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 Villard-sur-Doron, about 3.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Nid d'Aigle, Légette du Mirantin and Mont Mirantin. Cascade de Lavouet and Cascade du Poncell'amont are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping des Glières and Les Amis are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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Nid d'Aigle

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Cascade de Lavouet

~3 min drive

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Chalet du Soufflet

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Cuvy - Bonnets Rouges

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mirantin face Est for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.