La Montagnoune
- 2.0 mi
- loop
- 1,038 ft
- climb
- 4,529 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
La Montagnoune is a 2.0-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne. It runs between about 4,120 ft and 4,530 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,040 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Albepierre, about 1.6 miles southwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Puy de Prat de Bouc, Rochers de Chamalière and Puy de la Molède. Cascade des Vergnes and Cascade des Prés Longs are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Les trois pierres and Camping municipal are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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~1 min drive
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~2 min drive
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~8 min drive
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~11 min drive
Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at La Montagnoune for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
