Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier de Chamechaude

1.2 mi
one way
1,032 ft
climb
5,491 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier de Chamechaude is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 5,180 ft and 5,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,030 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Sarcenas, about 1.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Chamechaude, Montvernet and L'Écoutoux. For camping, La Virette and Camping de Martinière are within about 6 miles. There are 36 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.

Conditions and forecast

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