Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Rond-point Nord de Murat - gare de Murat

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1.5 mi
one way: 494 ft
climb: 3,243 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Rond-point Nord de Murat - gare de Murat is a 1.5-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne. It runs between about 2,880 ft and 3,240 ft above sea level, with roughly 490 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Murat. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher de Bonnevie, Dyke de Bredons and Puy d'Estable. Cascades de Chambeuil and Cascade de Prapsou are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping "Le Vallagnon" and Camping municipal are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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