Sentier des Rochers du Parquet
- 2.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,740 ft
- climb
- 6,361 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier des Rochers du Parquet is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Réserve naturelle des hauts plateaux du Vercors. It runs between about 5,230 ft and 6,360 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,370 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 Chichilianne, about 3.2 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête des Baumiens, Tourte-Barreaux and Tête des Chanaux. Cascade de la Pisse is within about 3 miles. For camping, Ferme du Pas de l'Aiguille and BIVOUAC are within about 6 miles. 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier des Rochers du Parquet for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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