Sentier du Canal du Melezin
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,554 ft
- climb
- 6,963 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier du Canal du Melezin is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.9 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 6,300 ft and 6,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,110 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Villar-Saint-Pancrace, about 1.4 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cîme du Mélézin, Petit Puy and Pic de Roche Motte. For camping, Camping des 5 Vallées and Camping Iscle de Prelles are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 du Canal du Melezin for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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