La Sagne to Barthalay: A Woodland Ascent above Les Vigneaux: hiking in France
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La Sagne to Barthalay: A Woodland Ascent above Les Vigneaux

Distance
2.0 km
Time
1 h 26 min
Elevation gain
429 m
Difficulty
Moderate
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Route description

Above Les Vigneaux, a short mountain path connects La Sagne with Barthalay. It offers a straightforward way from the lower village side to woodland roads on the Montbrison slope, without committing to a long Ecrins circuit. Pay attention to local signs: the end is at Barthalay, where the official guide identifies fire-defence cisterns and a path junction. The site shows the practical side of a mountain forest, with paths serving both walkers and land management. After reaching it, choose a familiar return or a prepared continuation; Bouchier and Vallouise are beyond this small ascent.

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Elevation profile

gentle climb steep

Surface

Dirt 4% · Unknown 96%

Surface data covers 0.08 km of 2.00 km; the rest of the track is not yet classified.

Dirt 4% · 0.08 km
Unknown 96% · 1.92 km

Before you go

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Route at a glance

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Walking to Barthalay introduces the Montbrison woodland slope and its local network of footpaths. It makes a separate short outing from the Les Vigneaux area.
Length
2.0 km
Elevation gain
429 m
Surface
Dirt 4%
La Sagne to Barthalay: A Woodland Ascent above Les Vigneaux: route photo 51 in France

Route suitability

Кому будет комфортно
Without a car - Hard With children - With caution With a dog - With caution By bike - No data With a stroller - No data Mobile signal - No data This is a short mountain link with a separate return. The approach from a stop and the full surface are unverified; children need steady walking. Stroller and bicycle evidence is insufficient.

Nearby

Saint-Laurent church at Les Vigneaux can be visited on a separate descent into the village, with its stone porch and bell tower. Continuing via Bouchier to Vallouise belongs to another longer walk.

Getting there

Варианты и важные моменты Show on map
Without a car
The tourism site publishes seasonal services from L’Argentiere-la-Bessee station via Les Vigneaux. The nearest stop and walking approach to La Sagne are unconfirmed; check the seasonal timetable and the start location.
By car
Arrange a drop-off in the Les Vigneaux area. Visitor vehicle access directly to La Sagne or the Barthalay cisterns is unconfirmed; do not use service forest roads without permission.
Parking
Confirmed parking information at the lower start is unavailable. Ask about vehicle storage in Les Vigneaux; the fire-defence cisterns and Barthalay junction are not an agreed parking place.

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What to expect

Places
Barthalay the named woodland locality with DFCI fire-defence cisterns and a path junction above Les Vigneaux.

Difficult sections and safety

На что обратить внимание
Elevation gainСуммарный набор высоты — 429 м.
SurfaceDirt 4%, Unknown 96%.
Риски Keep to the walking direction uphill and leave room for service vehicles. After rain check your footwear’s grip. At junctions, avoid automatically continuing toward Bouchier when planning a short outing.

How much time to allow

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Time for the route 45–75 min
With stops | 1.5–2 h Time is for the ascent from La Sagne to Barthalay. The return to the lower start is additional; allow roughly two to three hours out and back. Travel to the start and a Les Vigneaux visit are separate.

Best time to go

Сезонность и рекомендации
A dry, snow-free day makes the woodland path easier to judge. Start early in hot weather; after rain or early snowfall, local conditions matter more than the short distance.

What to bring

Базовый список для комфортного похода
Grippy walking shoes.
Water, a small snack and light rain protection.
An offline junction map, charged phone and time for the return.

FAQ

Questions before the trip

Can I do this route without a car?

The tourism site publishes seasonal services from L’Argentiere-la-Bessee station via Les Vigneaux. The nearest stop and walking approach to La Sagne are unconfirmed; check the seasonal timetable and the start location

Is this route suitable for children?

Possible with caution: review the surface, difficult sections, and extra time for stops in advance.

Can I download GPX and KML?

Yes, GPX and KML are available on the route page. Open the map, download the file, and use it in a navigator before your trip; key route facts: 2.0 km, moderate.

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