Sentier Écologique
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,348 ft
- climb
- 4,113 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier Écologique is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 3,460 ft and 4,110 ft above sea level, with roughly 970 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 Le Gua, about 1.2 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher de l'Éperrimont, Bec de l'Échaillon and Mont Gerbier. For camping, Camping l'Oursière and Aire de bivouac Saint-Andéol are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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 Écologique for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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