Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

sentier panoramique

0.5 mi
round trip
930 ft
climb
6,195 ft
high point
Out and back
route

sentier panoramique is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 5,640 ft and 6,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 740 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Sarcenas, about 1.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Chamechaude, Montvernet and Montfromage. For camping, La Virette and Camping de Martinière are within about 6 miles. There are 31 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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