Sentier du Rocher Blanc
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,562 ft
- climb
- 7,769 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier du Rocher Blanc is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 6,560 ft and 7,770 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,390 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. The nearest town is Val-des-Prés, about 2.3 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Petit Meyret, Le Grand Meyret and Croix de la Cime. For camping, La Clarée and Camping Le Bois des Alberts 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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