Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

GR 5 Variante La Plantaz

1.3 mi
one way: 387 ft
climb: 2,743 ft
high point: Point to point
route

GR 5 Variante La Plantaz is a 1.3-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,540 ft and 2,740 ft above sea level, with roughly 390 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Vinzier, about 0.5 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de Saugeon, Pointe de l'Aiguille and Tête des Trêches. For camping, Camping Municipal Vinzier and Camping municipal de la Baume are within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at GR 5 Variante La Plantaz for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.