Chemin du Roc de la Jarre
- 6.4 mi
- round trip
- 4,144 ft
- climb
- 2,155 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Roc de la Jarre is an out-and-back trail, 6.4 miles each way (13 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Réserve biologique dirigée de Saint-Guillhem-le-Désert. It runs between about 850 ft and 2,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,820 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, about 2.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roc de la Vigne, Roc Trinquat and Montgibier. For camping, Camping de la Vacquerie and Aire naturelle municipale are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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