Chemin des Communaux
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 299 ft
- climb
- 4,003 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin des Communaux is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura. It is 0.7 miles each way, 1.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 3,850 ft and 4,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 120 ft of climbing one way. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Prémanon, about 0.7 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Fier, Les Tuffes and Le Crêt Pela. Cascade du Bief de la Chaille is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac is within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 Chemin des Communaux for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
