Arête Nord de l'Aiguille
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,216 ft
- climb
- 6,660 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Arête Nord de l'Aiguille is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It runs between about 5,780 ft and 6,660 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,050 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 Cordéac, about 1.8 miles southwest 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 12 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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