Sentier Central
- 2.3 mi
- one way
- 315 ft
- climb
- 5,238 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentier Central is a 2.3-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Réserve naturelle des hauts plateaux du Vercors. It runs between about 4,660 ft and 5,240 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gresse-en-Vercors, about 3.4 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher de Seguret, Malaval and Roche Rousse. For camping, La ferme du Grand Veymont and Camping les 4 Saisons 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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