Lairon
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- 2.4 mi
- round trip
- 607 ft
- climb
- 5,360 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Lairon is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,230 ft and 5,360 ft above sea level, with roughly 290 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a hard route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Verchaix, about 2.2 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Rossetaz, Le Ranfolly and Tête du Vuargne. Cascade de Nyon is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping municipal Lac et Montagnes and La Grange au Frêne are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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 Lairon for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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