Sentier des Sauts
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 371 ft
- climb
- 3,956 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier des Sauts is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 3,850 ft and 3,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 170 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Veyrier-du-Lac, about 1.4 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Veyrier, Mont Baron and Mont Rampon. Cascade de Grattepanche and Cascade Inférieure de Montviard are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping de la Plage ATC and Le Belvédère are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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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~4 min drive
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier des Sauts for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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