Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

arête de Rattier

An out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

1.9 mi
round trip
3,730 ft
climb
8,155 ft
high point
Out and back
route

arête de Rattier is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.7 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 6,460 ft and 8,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,720 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Cordéac, about 2.1 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include l'Aiguille, Le Chatel and Le Rattier. For camping, Pré Rolland and Le Champ Long are within about 6 miles. There are 13 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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