Sentier de la Double Brèche
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,649 ft
- climb
- 6,347 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier de la Double Brèche is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional du Vercors. It runs between about 5,230 ft and 6,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,350 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Le Gua, about 2.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet du Ranc des Agnelons, Mont Gerbier and Rocher de l'Éperrimont. Cascade de la Fauge is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping l'Oursière and Aire de bivouac Saint-Andéol are within about 6 miles. There are 21 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 Sentier de la Double Brèche for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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