Sentier de Tré-la-Tête à Nant-Borrant
- 5.4 mi
- one way
- 3,189 ft
- climb
- 6,536 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentier de Tré-la-Tête à Nant-Borrant is a 5.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,680 ft and 6,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,190 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Les Contamines-Montjoie, about 3.0 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête Noire, Aiguille de Roselette and Tête du Lac de Roselette. Cascade de Combe Noire is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de bivouac and Camping du Pontet are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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 Tré-la-Tête à Nant-Borrant for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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