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Sentier des Écureuils

Caution terrain Imported trail
The Isère running white over rocks through riverside woodland at Séez, alder and ash closing in on both banks.
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Isère à Séez by Florian Pépellin CC BY-SA 4.0 Cropped for display.

An 5.9 km route near Bourg-Saint-Maurice, imported from the OpenStreetMap hiking network. Passed automated dog-suitability screening: no via ferrata, ladders, or alpine-grade (T3+) sections on record.

Distance
5.9 km
Elevation gain
280 m
Highest point
1058 m
Duration
2–2.5 h
Terrain
Sparsely mapped: paved (100%), rock (0%), from OSM surface data
Trail rating
Caution terrain
Area
Bourg-Saint-Maurice · Savoy, France
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At a glance

This is a point-to-point route, so plan the return: retrace your steps or check local buses; the 280 m of climbing is steady rather than steep, a fair ask for most fit dogs.

1058 m 842 m 5.9 km
Elevation profile: lowest 842 m, highest 1058 m.

Where to start

Mapped start suggestion, Parking, 3 m from the route. Check current access before travelling.

Bring your own water

Do not rely on potential water locations being available or drinkable. Carry enough for the full walk.

Rifugi & refreshment

Good to know

Use the live forecast, check local access information and be ready for changing mountain conditions.

Is this trail right for your dog?

The trail rating above describes the mountain, and it's the same for every dog. How it suits yours depends on their build, age and health. See this route's match — scored for a medium dog until you add your own, free and in a minute.

Before you go: the dog safety guide · water for dogs on trail · dogs on cable cars · meeting a guardian dog

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