Sentier des Meyries
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 631 ft
- climb
- 5,677 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier des Meyries is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 5,360 ft and 5,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 450 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Jausiers, about 2.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bec de l'Aigle, Le Serre and La Croix. Cascade du Pissoun and Le Pis are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping le Planet and Camping de Champ Félèze 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
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