Sentier Stratégique
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,056 ft
- climb
- 7,434 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier Stratégique is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 6,110 ft and 7,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 390 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Saint-Vincent-les-Forts, about 1.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Montagnette, Sommet de Dormillouse and Cime de la Baisse. Cascades de Costeplane and Mini cascade are within about 3 miles. For camping, Étoile des Neiges and La Source are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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~4 min drive
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Plage des Tremouilles
~12 min drive
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier Stratégique for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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