Sentier des Mineurs
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,630 ft
- climb
- 1,588 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier des Mineurs is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 1,170 ft and 1,590 ft above sea level, with roughly 990 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 Seyssins, about 0.5 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Désert de l'Écureuil, Moucherotte and Le Couteau. Petite Cascade is within about 3 miles. For camping, Les 3 Pucelles and CCAS are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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 Mineurs for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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