Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier des Templiers

3.4 mi
one way: 1,020 ft
climb: 4,988 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sentier des Templiers is a 3.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 3,930 ft and 4,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,020 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Lus-la-Croix-Haute, about 2.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Serre des Oeufs, L'Aupillon and Serre Les Têtes. For camping, La Condamine and Camping Champ la Chèvre are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Templiers for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.