Chemin du Haut Féron
- 2.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,711 ft
- climb
- 5,098 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Haut Féron is an out-and-back ski touring route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,240 ft and 5,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,280 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Mégevette, about 1.5 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de Miribel, Le Martinet and Tête des Cudres. For camping, Camping Chounaz is within about 6 miles. There are 2 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. Ski touring crosses avalanche terrain: read the local avalanche bulletin and carry beacon, shovel and probe.
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