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The Pic du Viscos
Visorando member 
12.39 km
+1,005 m
-1,015 m
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Viscos (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This is a very beautiful hike, but it requires good physical condition, good weather and sure-footedness.
Be extra careful on a very short section of the ridge. The climb to the peak is difficult.
Those who are prone to vertigo or have poor footwear should take a lower path towards the pass, starting at (4), and arrive at the bottom of the final climb to Pic de Viscos.
Walks near Col de Riou
Pont d'Espagne - Bayssellance Refuge
Visorando member 11.36 km
+1,264 m
-85 m
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Cauterets (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Approach walk starting from Pont d'Espagne, passing by the magnificent Lac de Gaube, the Oulettes de Gaube and the refuge of the same name. The stage continues with a steeper climb to the Lacs d'Arraillé, then the Hourquette d'Ossoue pass before descending to the Refuge de Bayssellance.
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.