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Route 6: Taillon – 15 peaks over 3,000 metres in the Pyrenees

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Route 6: Taillon – 15 peaks over 3,000 metres in the Pyrenees

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Route 6: Taillon – 15 peaks over 3,000 metres in the Pyrenees

07:18

14.7km

990m

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The Pic du Taillon is one of the easiest peaks to access at over 3,000 meters in the Pyrenees. It culminates at 3,144 meters above sea level on the Franco-Spanish border in the Mont-Perdu massif.
Le Taillon offers a breathtaking view of several remarkable sites in the Pyrenees.

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Last updated: June 7, 2024

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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 3.98 km for 2 m

After 4.11 km for 6.48 km

After 10.7 km for 2 m

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4.84 km

Brèche de Roland Refuge – Les Sarradets

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The Brèche de Roland refuge is located at an altitude of 2,565 meters, behind the spectacular rock wall which covers the Gavarnie cirque. It is an ideal stopover for those …

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Roland's Breach

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La Brèche de Roland is a natural gateway between France and Spain. It marks a passage 40 meters wide in the middle of the cliff.

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7.23 km

Le Taillon (3,144m)

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An easy and short 3,000 meter summit starting from the Col des Tentes. The view is magnificent, you can clearly see the border range towards the west which delimits France …

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14.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

4.66 km

3.08 km

324 m

104 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

3.40 km

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,060 m)

Lowest point (2,150 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Comments

September 5, 2025,Le pic du Taillon

The app was a bit messed up. We climbed 1050m, not 930m. We also went for a day, so we didn't do the whole hike in 4 hours, as stated in the hike details.

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August 1, 2023,Randonnée pic du taillon depuis le col des tentes

My first peak over 3000m! komoot was in the cabbage he did not capture it was 16km for more than 1000 d + I am rinsed but it was to do so magnificent the view at the top it makes you want to do more

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August 10, 2022,Col des Tentes (2208m) – fausse Brèche de Roland Circuit à partir de Gavarnie

Course up to the false breach, it is really worth extending to the false breach if you are not planning the climb to Le Taillon.

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October 8, 2023,Brèche de Roland

Hiking of medium difficulty but a little technical on certain portions, A must-see on the 65

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March 22, 2023

The Pic du Taillon is one of the easiest peaks to access at over 3,000 meters in the Pyrenees. It culminates at 3,144 meters above sea level on the Franco-Spanish border in the Mont-Perdu massif.
Le Taillon offers a breathtaking view of several remarkable sites in the Pyrenees.
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Route 6: Taillon – 15 peaks over 3,000 metres in the Pyrenees

Brèche de Roland Refuge – Les Sarradets

Roland's Breach

Le Taillon (3,144m)

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