Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Hiking

Sentier Géologique (coal Mining)

0.5 mi
one way
608 ft
climb
5,192 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier Géologique (coal Mining) is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 4,680 ft and 5,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 610 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Puy-Saint-André, about 0.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet du Prorel, La Croix d'Aquila and Crête du Rocher Blanc. For camping, Camping des 5 Vallées and Camping Iscle de Prelles 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 Géologique (coal Mining) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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