Pas des Chèvres
- 0.8 mi
- one way
- 70 ft
- climb
- 6,612 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Pas des Chèvres is a 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,750 ft and 6,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Montsapey, about 2.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Petit Arc, Char de la Turche and Le Grand Arc. Cascade Val d’Arc is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de Bivouac d'Aiguebelle and Aire de bivouac de la Minière are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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