Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Sentier du Ministre

0.8 mi
round trip: 1,838 ft
climb: 5,350 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sentier du Ministre is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.5 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 5,050 ft and 5,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 920 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is La Chapelle-en-Valgaudémar, about 4.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Aiguille du Chapeau, Pic du Lauzon and Piton de la Viaclose. Le Voile de la Mariée and Cascade du Casset are within about 3 miles. For camping, Les Bouleaux and Les Marines 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 du Ministre for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.