Sentier de la Montagnette
- 1.8 mi
- round trip
- 3,206 ft
- climb
- 8,057 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier de la Montagnette is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 5,500 ft and 8,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Saint-Vincent-les-Forts, about 2.3 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet de Dormillouse, La Montagnette and Sommet du Col Bas. Cascades de Costeplane and Mini cascade are within about 3 miles. For camping, Étoile des Neiges and Centre de Loisirs du Lautaret 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier de la Montagnette for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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