L'Artoche
- 5.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,546 ft
- climb
- 4,808 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
L'Artoche is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is 2.8 miles each way, 5.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,470 ft and 4,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 720 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 Frasse, about 1.0 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rochers de Treydon, Pointe de Cupoire and Mont Favy. Cascade d'Orlier is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping municipal Lac et Montagnes and Le Giffre are 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 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 L'Artoche for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
