Sentier d'Hiver
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 907 ft
- climb
- 6,511 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier d'Hiver is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 5,780 ft and 6,510 ft above sea level, with roughly 820 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Chantepérier, about 3.1 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'Hiver for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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