Sentier Balcon des Villards

Sentier Balcon des Villards is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,960 ft and 4,180 ft above sea level, with roughly 650 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Saint-Colomban-des-Villards, about 1.0 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include L'Ormet, Mont des Granges and Pic de Fremezan ou de Frumezan. Cascade du Pis du Zan is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Saint-Colomban and Camping GCU de Saint-Colomban-des-Villards 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.