Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier des Marmottes

3.1 mi
one way
1,578 ft
climb
8,862 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier des Marmottes is a 3.1-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 7,730 ft and 8,860 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,580 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Moncenisio, about 3.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rochers Cléry, Dents d'Ambin and Pointe du Fond Vert. There are 2 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.

Conditions and forecast

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

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