vieille sente de crête
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 446 ft
- climb
- 1,316 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
vieille sente de crête is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 990 ft and 1,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 380 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Le Pont-de-Claix, about 0.7 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Montagne de Grand Rochefort, Beauregard and Mont Jayet. Petite Cascade and Cascade d'Allières are within about 3 miles. For camping, CCAS and Camping du Moulin de Tulette are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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
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