Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier des Gardes

1.5 mi
round trip
2,656 ft
climb
6,021 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier des Gardes is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.1 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national de la Vanoise (aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 5,240 ft and 6,020 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,210 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. The nearest town is Peisey-Nancroix, about 1.3 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont des Croix, Dos Rond and Pointe de Friolin. Cascade de glace is within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Lanchettes and Camping Canopee are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 des Gardes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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