But de l'Aiglette, Mountain peak in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
But de l'Aiglette is a mountain peak in the French Alps standing at about 1380 meters, located in the Vercors range. A circular hiking route traverses the varied mountain terrain surrounding the summit.
The paths to the peak were created by shepherds who drove their flocks to high-altitude pastures over many generations. These routes connected lower valleys with the summer grazing lands.
The name reflects the eagles that once inhabited this mountain region and shaped local identity. Visitors can still hear local stories about these birds and their presence in the landscape.
The trail starts at the Col de Rousset parking area at around 1250 meters elevation, where parking and basic facilities are available. The hike requires moderate fitness and takes a few hours to complete.
Griffon vultures soar above the summit area, birds that were reintroduced to the Vercors in the 1990s after disappearing centuries before. Spotting these large raptors from the peak is a sign of how the mountain ecosystem has recovered.
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