Chemin des Trois Fontaines
- 3.3 mi
- round trip
- 321 ft
- climb
- 4,846 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin des Trois Fontaines is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional Livradois-Forez. It is 1.6 miles each way, 3.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,680 ft and 4,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Valcivières, about 3.1 miles northeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Plat de la Richarde, Montagne de Monthiallier and Pierre-sur-Haute. Cascade de Chorsin is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping La Vallée Verte is 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 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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~2 min drive
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~3 min drive
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~10 min drive
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chemin des Trois Fontaines for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
