Boucle des Carriers
MODERATE (1.9/10)Circular route from Meillerie
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Boucle des Carriers is a 10.6 km circular moderate hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Meillerie. The route covers 848m of ascent and 842m of descent, with elevations ranging from 373m to 954m. Allow approximately 4h 14m for the full route.
The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 6.1 km from Meillerie to Le Hucel, climbing 754m.
About 58% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 54% gradient.
Budget roughly 2,286 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.5 L of water.
Low-altitude route (max 954m). Hikeable most of the year.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | β Ascent | β Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
π Meillerie β Le Hucel | 6.1 km | +754m | -303m | 2h 43m | 6.1 |
β°οΈ Le Hucel β Mont Chalon | 2.5 km | +70m | -106m | 41 min | 8.5 |
β°οΈ Mont Chalon β Meillerie | 2.1 km | +25m | -433m | 49 min | 10.6 |
| Total | 10.6 km | +848m | -842m | 4h 14m | 10.6 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
β°οΈ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.
Sun Exposure
π² Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
β Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 10.6 km, 848m ascent, max altitude 954.2m, ~4h duration.
- π Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- π± Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- π§ 3L hydration vestNo water sources on route
- π« Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2286 kcal burn
- 𧴠SunscreenBasic sun protection
- π§₯ Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- π©Ή Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- π₯’ Trekking poles46% steep terrain, 848m+ ascent
- π§ Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in December, January, February
- 𦡠GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Nearby Points of Interest
β°οΈ Peaks
- Le Hucel km 6.1 Β· 1.4 km off trail
- Mont Chalon km 8.5 Β· 1.7 km off trail
Route Details
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- Start
- Meillerie
- End
- Meillerie
- Start Coordinates
- 46.40532, 6.72025
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