Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Sentier des Marmottes

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0.7 mi
one way: 671 ft
climb: 3,414 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sentier des Marmottes is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 2,950 ft and 3,410 ft above sea level, with roughly 670 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Mont-Dauphin. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Pain de Sucre, Les Ourgières and Prachaval. Fontaine pétrifiante de Réotier is within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Iscles and Camping La Fontaine are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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 des Marmottes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.