Sentier a travers
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 2,214 ft
- climb
- 9,543 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier a travers is an out-and-back trail, 1.7 miles each way (3.4 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence. It runs between about 8,460 ft and 9,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 690 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Prads-Haute-Bléone, about 5.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête de l'Estrop, Tête de Chabrières and Puy de la Sèche. For camping, Le Mandala is 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 Sentier a travers for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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