Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier du Grand Arc

3.0 mi
one way
3,230 ft
climb
5,846 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier du Grand Arc is a 3.0-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,760 ft and 5,850 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,230 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Bonvillard, about 0.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Petit Arc, Le Grand Arc and La Thuile. Cascade Val d’Arc is within about 3 miles. For camping, Aire de Bivouac d'Aiguebelle and Aire de bivouac de la Minière are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 Grand Arc for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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