High Pyrenees Route: Breche de Roland et Taillon

Route at a glance

The opening section includes Brèche de Roland et Taillon. Woodland and valley sections gradually give way to mountain meadows, rocky slopes and open views. Later, the main places are национальный парк Ордеса-и-Монте-Пердидо and Брешь Роланда. There are several suitable points to pause and look around.

Route suitability

Without a car Hard

With children No

With a dog With caution

By bike No

With a stroller No

Signal Patchy

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Getting there

Without a car

Reach Torla, Gavarnie or Pineta by the main available train or bus connection, then continue to the start of “Brèche de Roland et Taillon” by local bus, shuttle, taxi or on foot as appropriate. Check seasonal timetables before travelling.

By car

Drive via the main roads into the Ordesa and central Pyrenees valleys toward the start of “Brèche de Roland et Taillon”. Continue only on roads open to private vehicles and complete restricted or rough sections on foot or by an authorised transfer.

Parking

Use an official car park at Torla, Gavarnie, Pineta or an official refuge car park. Keep access roads, barriers and emergency routes clear.

What to expect

Brèche de Roland et Taillon

национальный парк Ордеса-и-Монте-Пердидо

Брешь Роланда

Difficult sections and safety

Elevation up to about 3120 m brings rapid weather changes, cold and possible snow even in the warm season.

How much time to allow

Pure moving time 1–2 hours

Complete time on the route 2–3 hours

Best time to go

Recommended weather window: June–September

Snow and cold may remain at elevation long after the valleys become mild

Start early and keep enough daylight for the descent or the final approach

What to bring

shoes with grippy soles

water and food

a charged phone with an offline map

a small first-aid kit

windproof and waterproof layers

a warm layer and a hat

trekking poles if you use them

Elevation profile

There is no elevation data in the track for the chart.

Surface

Dirt / grass 100%

Surface is defined for 3.22 km of 3.89 km.

Dirt / grass 100% · 3.22 km