Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier Claude Berthier

1.6 mi
round trip: 1,346 ft
climb: 4,396 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sentier Claude Berthier is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Pilat. It runs between about 4,190 ft and 4,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 640 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 Doizieux, about 2.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Crêt du Rachat, Le Pilat and Crêt de Botte. Saut du Gier is within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Cerisiers and Le Cottet 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.

Nearby · De L'Arbresle à Sain-Bel · Enduro du Breuil · La Forêt Vagabonde

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier Claude Berthier for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.