Sentier de l'Hirondelle
A 3.9-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
- 3.9 mi
- one way
- 1,155 ft
- climb
- 6,097 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentier de l'Hirondelle is a 3.9-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,740 ft and 6,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,160 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saint-Baudille-et-Pipet, about 2.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Rattier, l'Aiguille and Bonnet de l'Évêque. For camping, Pré Rolland and Le Champ Long are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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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