Path To Via Ferrata
An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 653 ft
- climb
- 3,263 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Path To Via Ferrata is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,680 ft and 3,260 ft above sea level, with roughly 590 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, about 0.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe des Bouts, Pointe de Cercle and La Joux de la Tête. Cascade de Machard is within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Solerey and Les Marmottes are within about 6 miles. 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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