Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier Botanique

0.3 mi
one way: 200 ft
climb: 1,527 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sentier Botanique is a 0.3-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,340 ft and 1,530 ft above sea level, with roughly 200 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Cournon-d'Auvergne, about 1.4 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Puy d'Anzelle, Puy long and Puy de Bane. For camping, Camping municipal Le Pré des Laveuses and Les Trolieres 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 Sentier Botanique for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.