Sentier du montaigu
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,487 ft
- climb
- 7,541 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier du montaigu is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Occitania, France. It runs between about 6,600 ft and 7,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,210 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 Gazost, about 4.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include pic d'Oussamiaou, Pic de Montaigu and Pic de Lhens. Le Pich d'Ouscouaou and Cascade de Magenta are within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac possible and Camping La Ribère are within about 6 miles. 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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