Itineraire Randonée Nordique - Refuge du Creux de Lachat
A 2.3-mile cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- 2.3 mi
- one way
- 1,062 ft
- climb
- 4,680 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Itineraire Randonée Nordique - Refuge du Creux de Lachat is a 2.3-mile cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges. It runs between about 4,260 ft and 4,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,060 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Offenge-Dessus, about 1.5 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt de la Dolca, La Culaz and Pic de Bange. Cascade du Pessu is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac and Aire de bivouac - véhicule 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 Itineraire Randonée Nordique - Refuge du Creux de Lachat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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