Sentier Balcon du Versoyen
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 733 ft
- climb
- 3,367 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier Balcon du Versoyen is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,110 ft and 3,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest town is Séez, about 0.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguille du Clapet. Cascade de Beaupré is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Le Reclus and Camping Huttopia Bourg-Saint-Maurice are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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
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