Sentier de la Gandolière
- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 3,011 ft
- climb
- 8,804 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier de la Gandolière is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 7,300 ft and 8,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,260 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is La Grave, about 4.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic Nord des Cavales, Bonnet des Cavales and Aiguille de la Gandolière. Cascades de Plaret Gény is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Le Gravelotte and Camping GCU de Villar-d'Arène 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.
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