Sentier du Torchon
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,914 ft
- climb
- 3,287 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier du Torchon is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 2,160 ft and 3,290 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 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 Thônes, about 0.9 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roche Blanche, Crêt Couturier and Rocher de Belchamp. Cascade de la Belle Inconnue and Cascade de Morette are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Le Tréjeux and Camping Le Lachat are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Torchon for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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