Sentier vers Balacet
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,270 ft
- climb
- 4,115 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier vers Balacet is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises. It runs between about 3,340 ft and 4,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,010 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is on the edge of Balacet. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tuc de Puech, Pic de l'Arraing and Tuc de Coumere. For camping, Camping Municipal la Grange and Camping Municipal Les Vignes are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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 vers Balacet for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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