Boucle du Parmelan
Haute-Savoie, France
Loop trail in Haute-Savoie, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 7.2 mi (11.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,189 ft (972 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 55 min
- High point
- 5,981 ft (1,823 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge du Parmelan / Camille Dunant 5 mi (8 km) from start
- Peak: Tête du Parmelan 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Cave: Tanne des Vents 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from start
- Cave: Glacière d'Avernioz 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from start
- Cave: Grotte des Vers Luisants 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Boucle du Parmelan
How long is Boucle du Parmelan?
Boucle du Parmelan is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 55 min. It climbs 3,189 ft (972 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,981 ft (1,823 m).
How hard is Boucle du Parmelan?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Boucle du Parmelan?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Boucle du Parmelan?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 5 mi (8 km).
Is Boucle du Parmelan shaded?
Partly shaded (60% under trees).
What can you do on Boucle du Parmelan?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Boucle du Parmelan?
Chalet de l'Anglettaz, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Boucle du Parmelan?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Boucle du Parmelan
- Tour de Crêt Chatillon Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 3 mi (4.9 km)
- Chalet Chappuis Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
- Chemin de la Pierre des Trois Croix Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- Chemin de la Pierre des Trois Croix Haute-Savoie · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Chemin de Chez Dannier Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km)
- Grand Tour du Lachat Haute-Savoie · Hard · 7.5 mi (12.1 km)
- Sentier Thématique du Capitaine Anjot Haute-Savoie · Hard · 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
- Circuit du Lachat Haute-Savoie · Hard · 6.3 mi (10.2 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap