Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier découverte

0.8 mi
round trip
1,968 ft
climb
4,281 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier découverte is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 3,660 ft and 4,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,290 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Bons, about 0.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Moutet, La Tallias and Crête du Fioc. Cascade de la Pisse and Cascade de la Pisse are within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac de Mizoën and Camping Le Vernis 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 découverte for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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