Sentier marron
- 3.5 mi
- one way
- 2,795 ft
- climb
- 2,719 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sentier marron is a 3.5-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 1,590 ft and 2,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,800 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 Saint-Antonin-sur-Bayon, about 0.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Signal, Croix de Provence and Baou de Vespres. Cascade du Bayon is within about 3 miles. For camping, Sainte-Victoire and Ferme Oasis de la Nourrice are within about 6 miles. There are 21 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 marron for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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