Sentier du Morgon
- 2.0 mi
- one way
- 851 ft
- climb
- 6,249 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentier du Morgon is a 2.0-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion). It runs between about 4,370 ft and 6,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 850 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Savines-le-Lac, about 2.6 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic Martin Jean, Pic de Morgon and Pic de Charance. For camping, Les Sources and Le Grand Large are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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 Morgon for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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