pas de laRousse
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,472 ft
- climb
- 5,937 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
pas de laRousse is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Réserve naturelle des Hauts de Chartreuse. It runs between about 5,170 ft and 5,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 970 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is La Flachère, about 1.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roche de Fitta, Rochers de Belles Ombres and Le Pinet. Cascade de Teppes Cochon and Grande Cascade are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Le Cozon and Camping l'Ourson are within about 6 miles. There are 23 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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