Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

sentier botanique de la Rolande et du Maupas

1.4 mi
round trip
196 ft
climb
833 ft
high point
Out and back
route

sentier botanique de la Rolande et du Maupas is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Espace naturel sensible de La Rolande. It stays at about 830 ft above sea level and is close to flat. 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 Buissière, about 1.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Brame Farine. Cascade de Teppes Cochon and Cascade de la Gouille are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Clair Matin and Idéal Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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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