Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

sangle de la cascade

0.4 mi
round trip
1,102 ft
climb
2,852 ft
high point
Out and back
route

sangle de la cascade is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 2,170 ft and 2,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 880 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is La Flachère, about 1.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pierre Aiguille, Le Grand Manti and Roche de Fitta. Grande Cascade and Cascade de la Gouille are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Le Cozon and Camping du Lac de La Terrasse are within about 6 miles. There are 25 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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