Occitania · Hiking

Sentier de la Breche

2.8 mi
one way
2,366 ft
climb
9,158 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier de la Breche is a 2.8-mile point-to-point route in Occitania, France. It runs between about 7,460 ft and 9,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,370 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gavarnie, about 3.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pic Entre les Ports, Gabieto Norte and Cabieto dero Baziero. Cascade du Terrail is within about 3 miles. For camping, La Bergerie and Aire de bivouac are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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 Breche for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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