Sentier des Crêtes des Alleyrons
- 2.5 mi
- one way
- 1,422 ft
- climb
- 5,472 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentier des Crêtes des Alleyrons is a 2.5-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 4,120 ft and 5,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,420 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 grass. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gresse-en-Vercors, about 1.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grand Brisou, Petit Brisou and Petit Veymont. Cascade de la Pisse is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping les 4 Saisons and La ferme du Grand Veymont 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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