Le Mourtis - Tuc de Pan loop

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A beautiful hike with no major difficulties, most of which takes place under the trees. At the summit of Tuc de Pan (1,724 m), you will discover an exceptional panorama of the Garonne valley as it enters France, as well as the Maladeta Massif, among other sights.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.22 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 429 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 430 m
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    Highest point: 1,724 m
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    Lowest point: 1,331 m
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Tuc de Pan
Sea of clouds
Sea of clouds
panorama

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the Mourtis resort.

(S/E) Take the trail that starts near the information board and heads south across a meadow. After about 200 metres, the trail becomes a path and enters the woods. Follow it for about 4 kilometres.

(1) Leave the path that climbs to the left and continue to the right.

(2) At the crossroads, take the path furthest to the left and go uphill.

(3) Leave the path that branches off to the left and continue to the right. At the next fork, leave the path that branches off to the right and continue straight ahead.

(4) Pass to the right of Tuc de Serre Longue and join the summit of Tuc de Pan

(5) Continue east. The path disappears for a few metres but remains visible in the distance, climbing towards the Tuc d'Arrajou, so it is easy to find again.

(6) Between the two peaks, at the wooden post, turn left and descend westwards through a pasture. Be careful at this point as the path is not well marked, but it is easy to find again further down at the edge of the forest

(7) The trail descends and enters the forest. Stay on it, following the yellow markings.

(8) Facing a pylon, turn left to reach the car park (S/E).

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Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,455 m - Parking: Mourtis resort (end of the road)
  2. 1 : km 1.89 - alt. 1,419 m - Path on the right
  3. 2 : km 3.66 - alt. 1,331 m - Take the path on the left that goes uphill
  4. 3 : km 4.07 - alt. 1,378 m - Path on the right
  5. 4 : km 4.89 - alt. 1,531 m - Tuc de Serre Longue on the left
  6. 5 : km 5.92 - alt. 1,724 m - Summit of Tuc de Pan
  7. 6 : km 6.2 - alt. 1,695 m - Signpost
  8. 7 : km 6.5 - alt. 1,655 m - Forest trail leading downhill
  9. 8 : km 8.01 - alt. 1,483 m - On the left opposite the pylon
  10. S/E : km 8.22 - alt. 1,454 m - Parking: Mourtis station (end of the road)

Notes

- Road access: From Toulouse or Tarbes, take the A64 motorway, exit 17 towards Saint-Béat. At the exit of the Saint-Béat tunnel, take the D44 towards the Mourtis ski resort via the Col de Menté. Drive through the resort and continue to the large car park at the end of the road.

- Equipment: Good walking shoes, walking sticks, hat, water, etc. The paths and trails are not particularly difficult.

Worth a visit

From Tuc de Pan, you can continue to Tuc d'Arrajou (1,781 m) and Tuc de L'Étang (1,816 m)

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 39 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
P LARRIEU
P LARRIEU

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The trail has recently been marked with yellow PR signs and the route you indicate has been shortened considerably.
In theory, if you follow the new markings, you will no longer pass points 2 and 3 but will go directly to Tuc de Serreblanque.
The route is shaded except on the ridges
Magnificent view of the Maladetta massif and Aneto.

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User 27072395

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The Tuc de l'Etang and Tuc de Pan (next to it) offer exceptional views of the Pyrenees. A pleasant hike

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Hegoa
Hegoa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike starting from the Mourtis ski resort. The first part is flat and pleasant through the woods. The second part climbs steeply with a challenging slope to reach the summit of Tuc de Pan (not recommended for beginners or young children). However, it is well worth the effort. Exceptional 360-degree panoramic views

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Molletmou
Molletmou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike by following the GPX track on GPS. As a result, there were no particular navigation issues to report. The route is fairly easy (easy terrain and mostly covered by forest. In the open sections, there is a magnificent 360° view over the sea of clouds (so I'll upload a few more photos).

We had a nice encounter with a curious bird of prey at the summit (unless it saw us as potential prey). Apart from two mycologists at the start of the hike and a mountain biker, we didn't see anyone else (just a few cows grazing at the end of the hike). It was very peaceful.

I can't wait to do this route again in winter on snowshoes.

Very nice. Thank you for sharing this hike.

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Oliv31140
Oliv31140

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy to follow trail
Made with snow all along the route
Very nice big drop at the end of the hike
Beautiful view
Completed in 3.5 hours

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ninimouans
ninimouans

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hiking and walking in a beautiful forest. Magnificent view from the summit. The climb is challenging but well worth the effort once you reach the top. However, it was impossible to follow the trail during the last part of the descent. I had to navigate by instinct, but it was fine

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Thierr
Thierr

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike, encountered deer and met people throughout the entire hike!

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Fabolo
Fabolo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The hike starts at the ESF chalet; there is no longer a sign indicating the start point.
The hike is well marked, but you need to keep an eye out to turn left at the crossroads. However, with the map, the hike went smoothly.
a superb hike, the forests are magnificent and the view from the summit is breathtaking.

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pablomontagne
pablomontagne

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This loop is marked in yellow, but be careful not to follow the first turn indicated on the left, which should correspond to the direct climb to Tuc de Pan from Mourtis (new trail, probably after the windstorm and the trees that are blocking the original path). At the end of the loop, the path has been re-marked to bypass the fallen trees and broken branches.

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JPN31
JPN31

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The mist in the valleys made the landscape magnificent. Hiking is possible with the family but a bit long for children.

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vicketterando
vicketterando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I went on this hike during a heatwave, thinking I'd find some cooler air up there... but no such luck! Still, it was a great hike with a variety of landscapes, sometimes in the sun, sometimes in the shade... I had a wonderful time, and the Schweppes on the terrace when I got back was very welcome!

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CHA VI
CHA VI

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A real treat, not too difficult and with stunning scenery.
Very well signposted

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marrirando
marrirando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike in the shade of conifers (very pleasant in hot weather).
No major difficulties and magnificent views of the Spanish Pyrenees.
Excellent description, no confusion about which direction to take.
This hike is suitable for children aged 7-8 and above.
Try it in winter with snowshoes.

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Dominique Lemaire
Dominique Lemaire

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike with plenty of shade. However, there are many trees blocking the path from point 7 onwards in the forest. You have to go around them or climb over them. It would be good to mention this in the description, as it makes this section more difficult. To avoid this tricky part, a possible alternative route is to head towards Tuc de l'Étang (1,816 m) at point 6, then descend towards the station, passing near the Étang de Boutève lake.

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LPh
LPh

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little walk to stretch your legs. Magnificent view at the tuc
However, on the way back to the station after point 7, many trees have fallen (due to the recent windstorm), making it difficult to find the way back for a long stretch and making the crossing a little tricky. So be careful if you have children with you!
Best regards,
Lph

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