Rouge de chavannes
- 3.0 mi
- loop
- 457 ft
- climb
- 5,021 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Rouge de chavannes is a 3.0-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,910 ft and 5,020 ft above sea level, with roughly 460 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. It is maintained by solegets. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Les Gets, about 1.4 miles east of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Pleney, Tête des Crêts and Pointe de Nyon. Cascade de Nyon is within about 3 miles. For camping, La Grange au Frêne and Les Marmottes 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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~2 min drive
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~2 min drive
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Rouge de chavannes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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