sente balcon
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,256 ft
- climb
- 4,436 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
sente balcon is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 4,220 ft and 4,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 710 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Villard-de-Lans, about 1.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet de Meillarot, Gros Martel and Le Châtelard. Cascade de la Fauge is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping l'Oursière and Les Buissonnets are within about 6 miles. There are 17 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. 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 sente balcon for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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