From Ancizan to Fréchet-Aure

White and red markings for the GR®105

(S) From the Chemin de la Marioule, head up towards the top of the village via Rue Salcédo. Pass the town hall and continue along Rue de l'Église, going around Saint-Blaise Church on the left.

(1) Pass under its magnificent tower and cross the Ruisseau d'Erabat stream. The balcony path continues above the village to a bench, offering views of the snow-capped peaks of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre on a clear day.

(2) Follow the corbelled path to Cadéac.

(3) Pass under the Romanesque church and take the steep path on the left, which overlooks the village and its stone houses. After a short descent, cross the village.

(4) Turn left at the fountain.

(5) The path climbs slightly towards Arreau.

(6) Continue straight ahead at this intersection. Further on, descend via the GR® and join the D929, Route des Lacs. Follow it to the right for a few dozen metres.

(7) Turn left and cross the bridge over the Neste d'Aure. Continue to follow the GR®105. Cross the bridge over the Neste du Louron and turn left for a few dozen metres.

Yellow markings

(8) Leave the GR®105 on the left to join the Chemin de Fréchet, which runs alongside the old railway line and the banks of the Neste. It is a flat, shaded path lined with ferns and chestnut trees.

(9) Walk between the two box hedges.

(10) As you approach Féchet-Aure station, the path climbs gently towards this village, perched on the mountainside, with its cobbled streets and slate roofs.

(E) Frèchet-Aure: the end of this^third stage of the Ancestral Ténarèze.

Between Ancizan and Cardéac, a few rocky sections require sturdy footwear.

• Cadéac, with its Romanesque church and stone houses.
• Arreau (altitude 720 m), former capital of the Aure Valley, known for its traditional market and thermal heritage. Don't miss the Maison des Tours, a medieval ruin.

• Féchet-Aure (altitude 850 m), listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", offers an exceptional panorama of the Pyrenees mountain range. Its Saint-Laurent church and ancient fountains bear witness to a rich pastoral past.