Le pied du Grand Colombier
Ain, France
Loop trail in Ain, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 12 mi (19.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,667 ft (508 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 45 min
- High point
- 1,693 ft (516 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Gouffre à Balthazar 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade de Cerveyrieu 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Vieilles bagnoles 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Waterfall 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Gorges de Thurignin 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Aqueduc romain 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Spring: La Doue 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Spring: Source du Groin 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.8 mi (11 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Belvédère du pierrier 7.4 mi (12 km) from start
- Spring 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Shelter: Lavoir 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Shelter 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from start
- Shelter 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from start
- Cave 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Le Vaugrais 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
- Trailhead 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
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Questions about Le pied du Grand Colombier
How long is Le pied du Grand Colombier?
Le pied du Grand Colombier is 12 mi (19.3 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 45 min. It climbs 1,667 ft (508 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,693 ft (516 m).
How hard is Le pied du Grand Colombier?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Le pied du Grand Colombier?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Le pied du Grand Colombier?
Drinking water on the way at 8.4 mi (13.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead. 3 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Le pied du Grand Colombier shaded?
Partly shaded (61% under trees).
What can you do on Le pied du Grand Colombier?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Le pied du Grand Colombier?
Food, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: L'Écoserie, 0.4 mi (0.6 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Le pied du Grand Colombier?
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 Le pied du Grand Colombier
- Le Golet au Loup Ain · Moderate · 4.3 mi (7 km)
- Les Gorges de Thurignin Ain · Hard · 8.7 mi (14 km)
- Col du Grand Colombier depuis Artemare Ain · Hard · 19.2 mi (30.8 km)
- Tour du Fierloz Ain · Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km)
- Chemin du d'Zi Ain · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Col de la Lèbe Ain · Hard · 15.4 mi (24.8 km)
- La Vie du Loup Ain · Moderate · 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
- Chanduraz depuis Chavornay Ain · Expert · 7.4 mi (11.9 km)
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