Les Forts de l'Esseillon
Savoie, France
Loop trail in Savoie, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5 mi (8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,168 ft (356 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 10 min
- High point
- 5,194 ft (1,583 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Along the way
- Cave: Grotte des 14 Chapeaux 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Les Forts de l'Esseillon
How long is Les Forts de l'Esseillon?
Les Forts de l'Esseillon is 5 mi (8 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 10 min. It climbs 1,168 ft (356 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,194 ft (1,583 m).
How hard is Les Forts de l'Esseillon?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Les Forts de l'Esseillon?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Les Forts de l'Esseillon?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Les Forts de l'Esseillon shaded?
Mostly shaded (93% under trees).
What can you do on Les Forts de l'Esseillon?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Les Forts de l'Esseillon?
Les Glaciers, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Go Sport Montagne Everest Sport (Village), 1.5 mi (2.3 km).
Is this a good week for Les Forts de l'Esseillon?
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.
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- Sentier de la Redoute Napoléon Savoie · Expert · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Chemin de la Balme et de la Montagnette Savoie · Moderate · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- La Crosta Brava Savoie · Hard · 11.6 mi (18.7 km)
- Chemin Montagnette Savoie · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km)
- Piste de la Montagnette Savoie · Moderate · 2.8 mi (4.5 km)
- Sentier Botanique Savoie · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Les Lorains Savoie · Easy · 3.1 mi (5 km)
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