Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier d'Été

1.0 mi
round trip
1,212 ft
climb
6,511 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier d'Été is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 5,810 ft and 6,510 ft above sea level, with roughly 260 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. The nearest town is Chantepérier, about 3.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Paletas, Rocher de la Grande Église and Rocher de la Selle. Cascade de Confolens is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac du Lauvitel and Camp spot are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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

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

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