Sentier des Plaques
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,375 ft
- climb
- 2,743 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier des Plaques is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 2,060 ft and 2,740 ft above sea level, with roughly 870 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Saint-Égrève, about 1.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Néron, Pré de Rencurel and Rocher du Cornillon. For camping, La Virette and Les 3 Pucelles are within about 6 miles. There are 28 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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