Via Domitia (variante)
- 4.6 mi
- one way
- 1,385 ft
- climb
- 4,553 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Via Domitia (variante) is a 4.6-mile point-to-point route in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It runs between about 2,690 ft and 4,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,380 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Venterol, about 1.7 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet de Saint-Sagier, Sommet des Pluis and Coueste Enrabiaye. For camping, Au Camping du Lac and Camping Municipal 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Via Domitia (variante) for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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