Petite Gorge
- 0.4 mi
- distance
- 90 ft
- climb
- 3,970 ft
- high point
- Lollipop
- route
Petite Gorge is a 0.4-mile lollipop loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,840 ft and 3,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing over the route. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Pas de l'Echelle, about 1.3 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Petit Salève and Mont Gosse. For camping, Domaine de la Colombière and Le Terroir are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 Petite Gorge for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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