From the Col de Couraduque to the Col du Soulor via Lac de Soum

An easy walk with some lovely views. Using two cars (one at Couraduque and one at Soulor) makes this walk accessible to everyone. Otherwise, you can return via the same route in the opposite direction.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.01 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,083 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 738 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,246 ft
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    Lowest point: 4,478 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Areas: Pyrenees, Lavedan
  • ⚐ City: Aucun (65400)
  • ⚑
    Start: N 42.991286° / W 0.203052°
  • ⚑
    End: N 42.960713° / W 0.261347°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1546ET, 1647ET, 1647OT, 1647OTR
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Description of the walk

The route starts at the Col de Couraduque, situated 7 km north of the village of Aucun. Large free car park. Just past the restaurant, look for the sign marking the start of thePR® “Pic de Bazès” trail.

(S) Head west along the yellow-marked path, passing a reservoir. Climb through the woodland to the Col de la Serre.

(1) At the pass (crossroads), turn left. After about fifty metres, stay on the path on the left.

(2) At the junction, head up to the right. After about 100 metres, at a Fork in the road, turn right again. Pass close to the Fontaine de la Taillade and come out onto a wide path. Follow this path to the right until you reach a crossroads.

(3) Then take thefirst path on the left and follow theGR®101(red and white markings), which you should stay on until you reach Soulor. After about 1 km, the path turns sharply right (90°) (west). Ignore a path branching off to the left and continue westwards. When a path joins from the left, carry on straight ahead until you reach a crossroads (shelter).

(4) Then take thesecond path on the left. Walk along the ridge, heading south-south-west. Pass a summit and descend to the Col de Soum.

(5) Continue along the path opposite (slightly to the right) and leave Lac de Soum on your right. Stay on the main signposted path, ignoring any side trails.

(6) At the Col de Mauben, continue west-south-west. At the Fork in the road, turn right. Go round the Cap d’Aout on the right. The path then turns sharply to the left. Continue south to the Col du Soulor (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 4,478 ft - Col de Couraduque (1367m)
  2. 1 : mi 0.46 - alt. 4,767 ft - Col de la Serre (1458m)
  3. 2 : mi 0.61 - alt. 4,813 ft - Junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.33 - alt. 5,013 ft - Crossroads
  5. 4 : mi 2.7 - alt. 5,066 ft - Crossroads – Shelter - col de Cantau
  6. 5 : mi 3.34 - alt. 5,030 ft - col de Soum
  7. 6 : mi 3.62 - alt. 5,082 ft - Col de Mauben (1549m)
  8. E : mi 5.01 - alt. 4,823 ft - Col du Soulor

Notes

Free car park, bar and restaurant at the Col de Couraduque (S) as well as at the Col du Soulor (E).

Make sure you have at least one car at the starting point and one at the finishing point. It is, of course, possible to walk back from the Col du Soulor to the Col de Couraduque by following the route in the opposite direction.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
niger-baudry
niger-baudry

Hello jjd64290, thank you for taking the time to leave a comment that will help the community get a better idea of this hike. I wish you many more wonderful hikes in this beautiful region or anywhere else that inspires you. Best regards, Gérard

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jjd64290
jjd64290

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 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 under the trees, which is nice in summer. Make sure you bring enough water.

No difficulty, very gradual climb.

Not many people and superb views

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niger-baudry
niger-baudry

Hello “vieille-Aure”. Thank you for leaving a comment – I couldn’t agree more. Do bear the weather in mind when choosing a day, though. Most of the walk, especially if you’re planning a round trip, is in open country. A very hot summer’s day in the sun might prove a bit of a struggle. Enjoy your walk. Best regards, Gérard.

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Vielle-Aure
Vielle-Aure

Route to go on next summer

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niger-baudry
niger-baudry

Hello Fmag44, and thank you for leaving a review of this walk, which will help the community form a more informed opinion. Well done for having the courage to complete the round trip. I hope you enjoy many more pleasant walks in this magnificent region. Kind regards, Gérard

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Fmag44
Fmag44

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did a round trip from the Col de Couraduque to the Col du Soulor. The distance given on the information sheet is certainly accurate if you follow the GR101. However, this route is very poorly signposted, so we ended up following the cross-country ski trails instead. There are plenty of signs at key points along the walk, indicating the route to follow – the ‘discovery trail’. There are plenty of viewpoints and it’s a really enjoyable walk. We covered almost 22 km there and back in 6½ hours, including stops for photos and lunch. I’d highly recommend this walk.

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