cretes de pan
- 1.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,063 ft
- climb
- 4,933 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
cretes de pan is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in Occitania, France, inside Parc national des Pyrénées (Aire d'adhésion). It runs between about 3,930 ft and 4,930 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,380 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Bun, about 0.8 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Soum de Labassére, Cap de Pène Rouye and Pic Arrouy. For camping, Camping Le Bosquet and Aire Naturelle Le Caoussariou are within about 6 miles. 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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