Petite Boucle du Croz
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,325 ft
- climb
- 5,590 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Petite Boucle du Croz is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is 0.8 miles each way, 1.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,350 ft and 5,590 ft above sea level, with roughly 600 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Les Gets, about 2.7 miles southeast of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête du Vuargne, Le Ranfolly and Pointe de Chamossière. 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 Petite Boucle du Croz for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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