Sentier d'Outannaz
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,800 ft
- climb
- 5,295 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier d'Outannaz is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,900 ft and 5,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,080 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is La Vernaz, about 0.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe du Rocher Blanc, La Pointe de Passe-Bouvet and Grande Pointe des Journées. For camping, Camping municipal de la Baume and Camping Municipal Vinzier are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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
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