Chemin du Foron
Haute-Savoie, France
Out-and-back trail in Haute-Savoie, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 17.4 mi (28 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 755 ft (230 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr
- High point
- 1,873 ft (571 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Mémorial Indochine Toe Moe 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Emergency phone 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Emergency phone 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Château de Marsaz 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Emergency phone 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Emergency phone 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Shelter 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Shelter 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from start
- Shelter 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Shelter 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from start
- Shelter 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Shelter 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Shelter 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Shelter 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Shelter 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from start
- Shelter 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from start
- Shelter 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from start
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Questions about Chemin du Foron
How long is Chemin du Foron?
Chemin du Foron is 17.4 mi (28 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr. It climbs 755 ft (230 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,873 ft (571 m).
How hard is Chemin du Foron?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Chemin du Foron?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: Place de la Liberté.
Are there water and toilets on Chemin du Foron?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 13 mi (20.9 km), 13.1 mi (21.1 km).
Is Chemin du Foron shaded?
Partly shaded (40% under trees).
What can you do on Chemin du Foron?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Chemin du Foron?
Le National, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Utile, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Chemin du Foron?
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 Chemin du Foron
- Circuit de la vallée verte Geneva · Easy · 5.6 mi (9 km)
- Grand Cara - Les Bois d'Ornaz Geneva · Easy · 3 mi (4.8 km)
- Tour du Môle long depuis Annemasse Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 20 mi (32.1 km)
- Tour des Voirons Haute-Savoie · Hard · 28.3 mi (45.5 km)
- Presinge - Les Blessonniers Geneva · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.3 km)
- Circuit de la vallée verte Haute-Savoie · Expert · 40.9 mi (65.8 km)
- Grand Cara - Presinge Geneva · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Puplinge - Grand Cara Geneva · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.2 km)
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