Lac Chambon
Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Loop trail in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Puy-de-Dôme, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.4 mi (7.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 889 ft (271 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 50 min
- High point
- 3,484 ft (1,062 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Domaine du Lac Chambon 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Victor Charreton 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de tourisme 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Panorama sur le lac Chambon 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Lac Chambon
How long is Lac Chambon?
Lac Chambon is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 50 min. It climbs 889 ft (271 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,484 ft (1,062 m).
How hard is Lac Chambon?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Lac Chambon?
18 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Lac Chambon?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.6 mi (0.9 km), 1.1 mi (1.8 km), 1.3 mi (2.1 km).
Is Lac Chambon shaded?
Partly shaded (68% under trees).
What can you do on Lac Chambon?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Lac Chambon?
La Petite Plage, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Spar, 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Lac Chambon?
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.
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