Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Sentier du Facteur

A 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

0.6 mi
one way: 1,279 ft
climb: 4,925 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sentier du Facteur is a 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 4,050 ft and 4,920 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,280 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 Vallouise. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête d'Aval, La Rouya and Tête d'Amont. Cascade de la Pisette is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping les Chambonnettes and Camping GCU de Vallouise are within about 6 miles. There are 7 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.

NearbyVires d'Ailefroide · Via Alpina Red R128 · Chemin des Eyssarts

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Conditions and forecast

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