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Hiking : Route Forestière de Saint-Simon

France Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Hautes-Alpes

This hiking route takes you through the beautiful area of Route Forestière de Saint-Simon. The trail is 7.084 kilometers long with an elevation gain of 516 meters, making it a difficult hike that will take approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes to complete.

As you start your journey, you will come across La Chalp de St Veran, a notable site located 0.11 kilometers from the beginning of the trail. This is a great spot to take in some information about the area before continuing on your hike.

Further along the trail, at 0.11 kilometers from the start, you will find a lovely picnic site where you can take a break and enjoy some food and the surrounding scenery.

Continuing on, at 0.17 kilometers from the start, you will see the Croix de la réconciliation, a historic memorial that adds a cultural element to your hike.

A little over halfway through the hike, at 2.66 kilometers from the start, you will reach Lac des Clots, a beautiful lake that is perfect for a rest stop and some serene views.

Towards the end of the trail, at 3.54 kilometers from the start, you will find a natural spring and a wayside cross, as well as the Chapelle Saint-Simon, where you can take in some history and culture before making your way back.

Throughout the hike, there are also parking areas nearby for your convenience, located both at the beginning of the trail and closer to the route.

For this challenging hike, it is important to bring plenty of water, wear sturdy hiking shoes, and check the weather forecast before setting out. Enjoy the serene beauty and cultural richness of Route Forestière de Saint-Simon on this out-and-back hiking adventure.