Sentier RTM
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,836 ft
- climb
- 6,593 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier RTM is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 5,740 ft and 6,590 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,280 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 La Salette-Fallavaux, about 2.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cote Belle, Côte Rouge and Le Colombier. For camping, Camping Les Vignaux and Au Valbonheur are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 RTM for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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