Sentier du forestier
- 5.7 mi
- one way
- 2,586 ft
- climb
- 5,606 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentier du forestier is a 5.7-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 3,550 ft and 5,610 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,590 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Mont-Saint-Martin, about 0.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher de l'Église, Aiguille de Chalais and Rocher de Bellevue. Cascade Tuffière du Corbeau and Lac Bleu are within about 3 miles. For camping, Wild Camping No Water and La Virette are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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 forestier for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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