Sentier du Ménil
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 794 ft
- climb
- 5,171 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier du Ménil is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 4,610 ft and 5,170 ft above sea level, with roughly 660 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 Tréminis, about 1.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont de Ménil, Ratier and Sommet de l'Aup. For camping, Pré Rolland and La Jarjatte are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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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