Retour via ferrata
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,352 ft
- climb
- 4,209 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Retour via ferrata is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,300 ft and 4,210 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,090 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. The nearest town is La Chapelle-d'Abondance, about 1.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Chauffé, Tête de l'Abray and Pointe de Lachau. Cascade de Rouchon and Cascade Sur Bayard are within about 3 miles. There are 3 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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