Sentier des Cretes de Fontarache
- 1.6 mi
- one way
- 439 ft
- climb
- 3,435 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentier des Cretes de Fontarache is a 1.6-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales. It runs between about 2,310 ft and 3,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 440 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Sigottier, about 1.2 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rocher de Jardanne, Saint-Jean and La Gineste. For camping, Camping des Barillons and Camping Les 2 Soleils - Ciela Village 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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