Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier des Fayeux

0.7 mi
round trip
1,164 ft
climb
4,596 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier des Fayeux is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,610 ft and 4,600 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Rognaix, about 1.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Plan du Col, La Platière and Mont Bellacha. Cascade du Nant Bayet is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping des Neiges and Le Clos Fleuri are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 des Fayeux for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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