Chemin de Malatrait
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 374 ft
- climb
- 4,382 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de Malatrait is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura. It is 0.8 miles each way, 1.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,200 ft and 4,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 230 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is La Pesse, about 1.5 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt au Merle, Crêt du Nerbier and Crêt de Chalam. Cascade de Brion and Saut à l'Âne are within about 3 miles. For camping, Ferme découverte de l'Enquerne and Le Valserine are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin de Malatrait for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
