Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Sentier des Pénitents

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1.4 mi
one way: 817 ft
climb: 1,938 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sentier des Pénitents is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 1,470 ft and 1,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 820 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. It is on the edge of Les Mées. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Haut Peiroard, Marcouline and Chamans. For camping, Camping municipal la Pinède and Camping Les Cigales 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier des Pénitents for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.