Pas du Facteur
- 1.0 mi
- round trip
- 2,643 ft
- climb
- 3,098 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Pas du Facteur is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 1,480 ft and 3,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 510 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. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is La Flachère, about 0.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rochers de Belles Ombres, Roche de Fitta and Le Grand Manti. Cascade de Teppes Cochon and Grande Cascade are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping l'Ourson and Camping Le Cozon are within about 6 miles. There are 19 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Pas du Facteur for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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