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 name in the Pyrenees.

This breach located at an altitude of 1,647 meters is a delicate passage of the GR 4. Made up of alternating ash beds and scoriaceous strata, it can become slippery in rainy weather.

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June 9, 2023

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This spot in the mountains is known as "Breche de ROLAND". However, the origin of the name does not fit into the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region, but must be located in the very west of the country, on the border region between France and Spain. There, in the north of the Pyrenees Mountains, is the home of the legend of Roland as a brave fighter against the Saracens (who had occupied large parts of the Iberian Peninsula) in the service of Emperor Charlemagne.

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May 23, 2021

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Steep passage to pass with your hands

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1. Puy Peyre-Arse and Puy Mary via the brèche de Roland – loop starting from the col d'Eylac – Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

9.46km

03:29

490m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Le Puy Mary via the col de Cabre from Le Lioran – hike starting from the col de Font de Cère – Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

15.0km

05:13

610m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Puy Mary Summit – Roland's Breach loop from Le Mas

7.46km

02:52

370m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 1,610 m

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Tuesday 10 February

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Location: Mandailles-Saint-Julien, Aurillac, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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Roland's Breach

1. Puy Peyre-Arse and Puy Mary via the brèche de Roland – loop starting from the col d'Eylac – Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

2. Le Puy Mary via the col de Cabre from Le Lioran – hike starting from the col de Font de Cère – Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

3. Puy Mary Summit – Roland's Breach loop from Le Mas

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