Chemin du Bresson
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 1,056 ft
- climb
- 2,937 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin du Bresson is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 2,050 ft and 2,940 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, about 1.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Grand Manti, Pierre Aiguille and Aiguillette Saint-Michel. Cascade de l’Enversin and Grande Cascade are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Le Cozon and Camping du Lac de La Terrasse are within about 6 miles. There are 23 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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