pas du Fourneau
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,421 ft
- climb
- 5,613 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
pas du Fourneau is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 4,270 ft and 5,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,380 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 La Flachère, about 2.1 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roche de Fitta, Le Grand Manti and Pierre Aiguille. Grande Cascade and Cascade de la Gouille 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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