Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Brèche du Périer

12.3 mi
one way
2,665 ft
climb
8,426 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Brèche du Périer is a 12-mile point-to-point route in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc national des Écrins (cœur). It runs between about 4,240 ft and 8,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,660 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Chantepérier, about 3.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête de Ferrand, Rocher de la Selle and Rocher de la Grande Église. Cascade de Confolens is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bivouac du Lauvitel and Camp spot are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Brèche du Périer for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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