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Silver cave

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Sisteron
7.7 km

  • The practice of hiking sometimes offers routes that are veering off the ordinary. The Trou de l’argent is one of them! This athletic hike, classified as a vertigo hike, first crosses a cave and then runs through a cliff hanging path,  leading you to the s

  • The hike starts at the post of the Pont sur la Durance (450 m) the bridge on the Durance River. From the parking lot along the road, join the "cliff of the Baume" which is just above and marked.  Follow the path going up to the right towards the Trou de l'Argent (Marking). The path slopes steeply upwards under the pines and leads to a crossroads on the hillside.


    At the post "Montée de la grotte" (775 m), continue to climb to the left towards the summit. The climb is steep and runs among...
    The hike starts at the post of the Pont sur la Durance (450 m) the bridge on the Durance River. From the parking lot along the road, join the "cliff of the Baume" which is just above and marked.  Follow the path going up to the right towards the Trou de l'Argent (Marking). The path slopes steeply upwards under the pines and leads to a crossroads on the hillside.


    At the post "Montée de la grotte" (775 m), continue to climb to the left towards the summit. The climb is steep and runs among oaks and broom, to the foot of the cliff.

    Arrived at trou de l’argent (silver hole), enter the cave using the cable and metal bars. Caution:  this hike is only for experienced and well-equipped hikers. After the cave, go up along the cliff hanging path which is equipped with cables,  up to the ridge. The summit of La Baume is on your right.
    From the top of La Baume (1 147 m), return to the starting following the same path.

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  • Departure
    Sisteron
  • Difference in height
    682 m
  • Departure : Pont sur la Durance, Sisteron.
    Arrival : Pont sur la Durance, Sisteron.
    Road access : From Sisteron (1 km), exit through the tunnel under the citadel and take the D951 road towards La Motte du Caire to reach the Baume bridge..
    Parking recommended : Parking to the right of the Baume bridge, along the departmental road, Sisteron .
    Public transport : Think about public transport and carpooling: https://zou.maregionsud.fr .
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
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682 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 1102 m
  • Minimum altitude : 481 m
  • Total positive elevation : 682 m
  • Total negative elevation : -682 m
  • Max positive elevation : 321 m
  • Min positive elevation : -337 m