Sentier du Diable
- 2.4 mi
- one way
- 1,203 ft
- climb
- 6,899 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentier du Diable is a 2.4-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,060 ft and 6,900 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,200 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Villard-Saint-Christophe, about 2.0 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Pérollier, Le Grand Vent and L'Oreille du Loup. For camping, Camping Les Mouettes and Camping Ser Sirant are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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 du Diable for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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