Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier du Facteur - Vers Chenevier

0.6 mi
round trip
1,027 ft
climb
2,933 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier du Facteur - Vers Chenevier is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,360 ft and 2,930 ft above sea level, with roughly 800 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. The nearest town is Vaulnaveys-le-Bas, about 1.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rochassier, l'Aup Morel and Pic de l'Œilly. For camping, Camping L'Imprévu and Le Bois de Cornage are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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 du Facteur - Vers Chenevier for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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