Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Vire ouest du roc de Toulau

0.4 mi
round trip: 520 ft
climb: 5,118 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Vire ouest du roc de Toulau is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Plateau d'Ambel. It runs between about 4,810 ft and 5,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Omblèze, about 2.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roc de Toulau, Montagne de la Sausse and Montagne de Chovet. Saut de la Truite is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac de Font d'Urle and Le Moulin du Rivet are within about 6 miles. 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 ouest du roc de Toulau for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.