Les Vallons
- 3.7 mi
- loop
- 640 ft
- climb
- 4,904 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Les Vallons is a 3.7-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,640 ft and 4,900 ft above sea level, with roughly 640 ft of climbing over the route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Mieussy, about 2.3 miles northeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de Rovagne, Pointe de Véran and Pointe du Vélard. Cascade du Saix and Cascade de Sommand are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Chounaz and La Grange au Frêne are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 Les Vallons for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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