Chemin du Génie
- 1.6 mi
- round trip
- 2,708 ft
- climb
- 2,328 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Génie is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It runs between about 1,710 ft and 2,330 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,080 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Irouléguy, about 1.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Lexudoko Hegia, Jara and Okoztei. For camping, Camping Irouleguy and Camping Larlapean are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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