Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Retour via ferrata

0.5 mi
round trip: 1,684 ft
climb: 4,029 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Retour via ferrata is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,120 ft and 4,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,080 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, about 0.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de Cercle, Pointe des Bouts and La Joux de la Tête. Cascade de Machard is within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Solerey and Camping municipal de la Baume 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Retour via ferrata for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.