Arête du Bret
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,067 ft
- climb
- 4,386 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Arête du Bret is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 3,610 ft and 4,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 140 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. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Corenc, about 1.2 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Croix de l'Izon, Quichat and L'Écoutoux. For camping, La Virette and Les 3 Pucelles are within about 6 miles. There are 32 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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Conditions and forecast
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