Vire de Fangasset
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,750 ft
- climb
- 3,687 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Vire de Fangasset is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 3,350 ft and 3,690 ft above sea level, with roughly 940 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is on the edge of Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roche Rousse, Pucelle de Saint Nizier and Dent Gérard. Cascades du Bruyant and Cascade du Bouchet are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Les 4 Montagnes and Les 3 Pucelles are within about 6 miles. There are 32 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 Vire de Fangasset for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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