Sentier Marcel Estruch
- 2.8 mi
- round trip
- 8,018 ft
- climb
- 3,310 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier Marcel Estruch is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.5 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, inside Réserve biologique dirigée de Sainte-Baume. It runs between about 2,700 ft and 3,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,170 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. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Riboux, about 1.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Saint-Pilon, Colle Blanche and Colle Noire. For camping, Camping Domaine de la Sainte-Baume and Le Monde des Tipis 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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