Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier découverte

1.3 mi
one way
710 ft
climb
5,866 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier découverte is a 1.3-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 5,470 ft and 5,870 ft above sea level, with roughly 710 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. 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 Clavans-le-Haut, about 0.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet de la Quarlie, La Croix de Cassini and Tête du Vallon. Cascade de la Pisse is within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Gay and Bivouac de Mizoën 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier découverte for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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