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Casque du Lhéris walks
The Casque du Lhéris circular loop from Banios
Visorando member 
10.67 km
+675 m
-671 m
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Asque (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Another way to climb the Casque du Lhéris is via a circular loop that is mostly shaded by beech trees.
From Banios, heading towards Asque, the start is 9 km away. Follow the signs for the cheese dairy along the D384 for 2.5 km, then continue right, still heading south, along the ridge road (Cami deth Bernet) to the Plate Forme car park at an altitude of 918 m, having passed a road on the left (elevation 751 m).
The route takes 4 hours to complete at a walking pace, plus an extra hour for short stops and a recommended picnic lunch at Puits d'Aris on the descent after the summit.
This hike should not be attempted in snowy or foggy conditions. The GPX track is necessary between (4) and (8), and mandatory from (5) to (7).
Walks near Casque du Lhéris
From Artigues to the Campana de Cloutou refuge
Visorando member 
11.64 km
+1,353 m
-341 m
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Campan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Ascent to the Hourquette de Caderolles, the Col de Bastanet and overnight stay at the Campana de Cloutou refuge.
This first stage is classified as difficult because there is a lot of elevation gain.
Fréchet-Aure - Sarrancolin
Visorando member 
5.13 km
+136 m
-246 m
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Fréchet-Aure (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Fourth stage of the Ténarèze: this section of the route takes you back to the GR®105 from Fréchet-Aure.
The route continues through Camous, a picturesque village with a rich mining heritage. You will then take a path towards Ilhet, following the old railway line, an industrial relic that adds a touch of nostalgia to the hike.
The walk continues to Sarrancolin, the end point of this stage.
Du Refuge du Campana de Cloutou à Artigues par le Lac de Montarrouye
Visorando member 
12.15 km
+297 m
-1,306 m
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bagnères-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This second stage, after spending the night at the Refuge de Campana de Cloutou, returns to Artigues, off the beaten track, with the discovery of the little-known Montarrouye valley.This day is classified as difficult because you need to know how to find your way.
Tournaboup - Bastan Refuge
Visorando member 
14.16 km
+1,322 m
-531 m
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
First stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes.
From the Tournaboup car park to the Bastan refuge.
This is a fairly challenging hike due to its elevation gain and short distance.
At (6), you can listen to the stage and remove some of the elevation gain. See Practical Information.
At (7), you can shorten the route and remove some of the elevation gain by starting on a south-facing balcony trail.
Aygues-Cluses Refuge - Campana de Cloutou Refuge
Visorando member 7.43 km
+654 m
-569 m
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Barèges (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Day three of the four-day Tour du Massif de Néouvielle, the shortest route of the four days, but no less magnificent.This hike is classified as difficult due to the ascent of Pic d'Aygues-Cluses (T5 ridge). See the variants if you wish to avoid the peak or climb it in the other direction (less complicated).
Bastan refuge - Chalet Hôtel d'Orédon
Visorando member 
9.01 km
+648 m
-1,015 m
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vielle-Aure (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Second stage of the Three Days in the Néouvielle Reserve and its lakes.
From the Bastan refuge to the Chalet-Hôtel d'Orédon.
The tour and contemplation of the 20 lakes continues.
You are entering the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve, which is protected by regulations. Please respect these regulations (see practical information).
From Ancizan to Fréchet-Aure
Visorando member 
9.02 km
+300 m
-330 m
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Ancizan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Third stage of the Ténarèze. From Ancizan, follow the GR® 105 north-east, crossing summer pastures and beech woods with views of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. After Cadéac, the trail leads to Arreau, the former capital of the Aure Valley. Then take the old railway line (now disused), a flat path lined with ferns, to Fréchet-Aure. This balcony village, listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", offers a panorama of the Pyrenees and a preserved pastoral heritage.