Sentier de la Grotte d'Archamps
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 634 ft
- climb
- 3,835 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier de la Grotte d'Archamps is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,530 ft and 3,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 450 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Collonges-sous-Salève, about 1.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Grand Piton. For camping, Domaine de la Colombière and Le Terroir 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier de la Grotte d'Archamps for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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