Sentier du forestier
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 942 ft
- climb
- 4,314 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier du forestier is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 3,940 ft and 4,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 290 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 Sarcenas, about 3.4 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Canaple, Charmant Som and Mollard de la Chaleur. For camping, Camping de Martinière and La Virette are within about 6 miles. There are 16 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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