Roland's Breach – Ridge line loop from Puy Griou

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Mandailles-Saint-Julien

Roland's Breach – Ridge line loop from Puy Griou

Hard

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Roland's Breach – Ridge line loop from Puy Griou

06:36

17.3km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.01 km for 864 m

After 2.74 km for 17 m

After 6.03 km for 17 m

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2.69 km

Roland's Breach

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The Brèche de Roland is located on the long ridge that connects Puy Mary to Peyre-Arse.

Its name was given to it in reference to the breach of the same …

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3.07 km

Hiking Trail to Puy de Sancy

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4.30 km

Col d'Eylac

Mountain Pass

6.36 km

Between Puy du Peyre Arse and Puy Mary

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7.14 km

View of the Puy Mary ridgeline

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The ridge taken by the GR4 and connecting Puy Mary to Puy Peyre-Arse is called "Les Fours de Peyre Arse". It offers magnificent views of the Impradine and Jordanne valleys.

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8.82 km

Ridge line

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On the crest line: it is a grassy and flat area, perfect for taking a break or bivouacking with the ringing of cowbells in the summer pasture in the background.

The view is splendid.

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8.89 km

Cabre Pass

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The Col de Cabre at an altitude of 1,526 meters allows you to pass from the Santoire valley to that of the Jordanne. It offers magnificent views of these valleys. …

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9.82 km

Col de Rombière

Mountain Pass

10.5 km

Puy Griou Summit

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The last climb up to the summit is quite bumpy, but definitely manageable. In any case, the Puy is an imposing appearance.

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12.9 km

View of Puy Griou

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The main chimney of the old stratovolcano, its small platform entirely made of rock gives it an alpine feel that stands out from the other puys in the area.

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