Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier découverte

0.7 mi
round trip
630 ft
climb
5,573 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier découverte is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 5,140 ft and 5,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 530 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Besse, about 0.8 miles northeast 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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