Saint-Geniez – Thoard
- 14.0 mi
- one way
- 5,275 ft
- climb
- 4,485 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Saint-Geniez – Thoard is a 14-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence. It runs between about 2,260 ft and 4,480 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,280 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Saint-Geniez. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gourras, Le Lauzas and Trainon. For camping, Agri Yourte and Beauséjour 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Saint-Geniez – Thoard for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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