Sentier de la Vie de Feu
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,054 ft
- climb
- 3,916 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier de la Vie de Feu is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Zone Quietude Faune Sauvage Les Platières. It runs between about 3,060 ft and 3,920 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Mijoux, about 2.0 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grand Monrond, Montrond and Mont Chanais. For camping, Les Genêts and Aire de bivouac 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier de la Vie de Feu for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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