Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Sentier Forestier

2.7 mi
one way: 2,943 ft
climb: 6,571 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sentier Forestier is a 2.7-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,770 ft and 6,570 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,940 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Bessans, about 1.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de Tierce, Croix de Dom Jean Maurice and Ouille Allégra. For camping, La Grange du Traverole and L'Illaz 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 Forestier for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.