Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier de la Roche Noire

1.0 mi
one way: 1,223 ft
climb: 9,939 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sentier de la Roche Noire is a 1.0-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 8,910 ft and 9,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,220 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Valmeinier, about 3.5 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roche du Lac, Roche des Marches and Le Petit Fourchon. For camping, Camping municipal d'Orelle and Spot bivouac are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 de la Roche Noire for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.