Le mont de la Tortue
Haute-Loire, France
Loop trail in Haute-Loire, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 9.1 mi (14.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,801 ft (549 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 50 min
- High point
- 3,953 ft (1,205 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Spring 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Spring 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Église de l'Assomption 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Spring 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from start
- Spring 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Espace nature de Sabatoux 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from start
- Spring 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Spring 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Le mont de la Tortue
How long is Le mont de la Tortue?
Le mont de la Tortue is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 50 min. It climbs 1,801 ft (549 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,953 ft (1,205 m).
How hard is Le mont de la Tortue?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Le mont de la Tortue?
Parking at the start, Free, 10 spaces. 20 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Le mont de la Tortue?
Drinking water on the way at 5.2 mi (8.3 km), 5.3 mi (8.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 4.1 mi (6.5 km), 5.1 mi (8.3 km), 8.9 mi (14.3 km). 6 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Le mont de la Tortue shaded?
Mostly shaded (71% under trees).
What can you do on Le mont de la Tortue?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Le mont de la Tortue?
Le Saint-Julien, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Vival, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for Le mont de la Tortue?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Le mont de la Tortue
- Le sentier des étoiles Haute-Loire · Moderate · 5.1 mi (8.3 km)
- La Chapelette Haute-Loire · Moderate · 4.6 mi (7.3 km)
- Chemin du Calvaire Haute-Loire · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.6 km)
- Les Suchas Haute-Loire · Moderate · 5.7 mi (9.1 km)
- Chemin de Cataveau Haute-Loire · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- Chemin des Prunelles Haute-Loire · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Route du Testavoyre Haute-Loire · Moderate · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Chemin des Trousseyres Haute-Loire · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap