Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Pointe de la Cochette

1.5 mi
one way
191 ft
climb
5,251 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Pointe de la Cochette is a 1.5-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 3,920 ft and 5,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 190 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Jean-de-Couz, about 1.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Croix de la Cochette, Mont Outheran and Pointe de Thivelet. For camping, La Bruyère and Camping l'Ourson are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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

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